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USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
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
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
