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USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
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.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
