Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
You have a business idea, but are looking how to make it a reality
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.