One-Stop-Shop for
Ideating, Planning, Launching, and Growing
Your Business in Maui County
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Blue Startups
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
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Statewide
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Funding, Services
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Grow, Launch
Bridge built by Citi
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
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Funding, Loans
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Grow
Business.com
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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Education
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Central Pacific Bank
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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Services
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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Chase for Business Curating Coaching for Entrepreneurs
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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Education, Services
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Grow
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Action Center has resources for starting a business, searching for an existing business, and information/forms about business registration
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Education, Services
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Grow, Launch
Enterprising Women of Color Business Center
The MBDA Enterprising Women of Color Business Center provides diverse and dynamic women entrepreneurs with resources, training, counseling and events aimed at facilitating access to contracts and funding for medium-sized minority businesses
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Education, Services
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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Education
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Forbes
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
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Education
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Idea
FoundHer
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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Statewide
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Education, Funding, Grants
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Grow, Idea
GoFarm Hawaii
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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Statewide
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Education
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Plan
Harvard Business Review
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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Education
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Idea
Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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Education, Services
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Grow, Plan
Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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Statewide
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Funding, Grants
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Grow
Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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Statewide
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Funding, Grants, Loans
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Grow
Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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Education, Services
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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Hawaii Department of Taxation
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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Education
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Idea
Hawaii MBDA
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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Statewide
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Services
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Hawaii Small Business Development Center
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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Services
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Plan
Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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Education
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Idea, Plan
Internal Revenue Service
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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Education
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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Internal Revenue Service
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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Nationwide
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Education
Life Cycle
Exit
Kiva
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Nationwide
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Funding
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Grow
Minority Business Development Agency
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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Services
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Grow, Plan
National Council of Nonprofit
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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Education
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nerdwallet
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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Education
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Idea, Plan
NOLO
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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Education
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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Statewide
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Funding, Grants, Loans
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Plan
Pakini Loan Fund
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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Statewide
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Education, Funding, Loans, Services
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Grow, Launch, Plan
Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership: Women’s Business Center
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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Statewide
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Services
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Grow, Idea, Launch
Purple Maiʻa Foundation
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
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Statewide
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Services
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Grow, Idea
Rising Tide
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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Services
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Grow
SCORE
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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Education
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Idea, Plan
SCORE
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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Education
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State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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Statewide
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Funding
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Plan
Techstars
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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Education
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Idea
The Awesome Foundation
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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Funding
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Grow
The Kohala Center
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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Statewide
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Education
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Grow, Plan
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
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Education
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Exit
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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Education
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Idea, Plan
U.S. Small Business Administration
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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Nationwide
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Education, Funding, Loans
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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
United States Department of Agriculture: Farm Services Agency
The PDF explains a loan program for small farms. It’s easy to apply and offers up to $50,000 for starting or improving a farm. Great for small business owners in farming.
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Statewide
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Funding, Grants
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Grow
United States Patent & Trademark Office
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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Nationwide
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Education
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Grow, Plan
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
