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USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
