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USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
