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Ideating, Planning, Launching, and Growing
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Above the Wave

Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, Plan

Blue Startups

Hawaii based venture capital firm.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Business.com

Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Central Pacific Bank

Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Enterprising Women of Color Business Center

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

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Launch

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Forbes

Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

FoundHer

FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea

Harvard Business Review

Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center

Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Hawaii Department of Taxation

Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs

Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Internal Revenue Service

IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Internal Revenue Service

To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Lokahi Pacific

Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Maui County Business Resource Center

Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui County Business Resource Center

This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui County Office of Economic Development

Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Plan

Maui Economic Development Board

Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui Food Innovation Center

Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Launch, Plan

Maui Food Technology Center

Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Mayor’s Office of Economic Development

Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

nerdwallet

NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

NOLO

Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Pakini Loan Fund

Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Funding, Loans, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, Plan

Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership: Women’s Business Center

MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch

Purple Maiʻa Foundation

Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea

SCORE

SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

SCORE

SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Techstars

Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan