USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
You have launched your business and are looking for growth.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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
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
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.