USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.