The Aloha State provides a wealth of resources to help new businesses open and succeed in the long run.

The state encourages imaginative, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, which is apparent by HawaiiÕs high ranking in its opportunity share of new entrepreneurs. This measurement looks at the percentage of new entrepreneurs who were not employed before starting their own business. They start businesses because they see an opportunity in the market, which is what nearly eighty-nine percent of new entrepreneurs in Hawaii do. Hawaii provides a wealth of resources to assist business owners not only open in the first place, but to succeed in the long run. ItÕs in HawaiiÕs best interest to do so, after all small business is a vital part of their economy.