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.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural 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
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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 Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.