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SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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.
