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IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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.
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.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
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.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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