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Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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
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.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.