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Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
