YWahine In Business is a 7-week long course that offers business fundamentals for new startups. This cohort offers Hawaii small business owners the right insight, knowledge, and resources for a stronger future. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. All entrepreneurs are welcome and not limited to woman owned businesses!

DATES: July 16 - September 3

• Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Mandatory Orientation on February 22nd (online via Zoom)
• NO CLASSES on March 12th & 14th
• July 9, Orientation (online via Zoom 5:30p - 6:30p)
• July 16, Class begins
• September 3, Graduation (at YWCA Oahu, Laniakea)

TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

• Orientation, classes and graduation will be held in-person at YWCA O'ahu, Downtown Honolulu

WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM?

• You are in the early stages of concept development and are eager to learn how to take your product/service to market.
• You’ve started selling a product/service on a small scale and now want to take your efforts to the next level (i.e., expand the market, more sales, earn a full-time income, etc.) and increase your chance of long-term success.
• You’ve been actively operating your business for a few years (with no formal training) and now want to increase your knowledge of business management.
• You are passionate about completing the entire course and launching your business.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Concept Validation
• Business Model Development
• Registering Your Business
• Business Model Development
• Economics & Financial Basics
• Brand Power Marketing

ELIGIBILITY:

• Hawaii resident.
• Interested in starting a business within 6-12 months.
• Committed to participating in the full YWahine In Business Program, plus working on your business in your free time

Cost: FREE

FACILITATOR: Noela Napoleon, Lead Instructor and Business Counselor, Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership and Subject Matter Experts