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: February 25 - April 10, 2025

• Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Mandatory Orientation on Tuesday, February 4 at 5:30pm (online via Zoom)
• Graduation will be in-person on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm

TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

• Orientation and classes will be held in a hybrid model with the cohort rotating both online and in-person at YWCA O'ahu, Downtown Honolulu. Any neighbor island attendees will be able to attend all sessions online.

WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM?

• You have completed 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
• Economics & Financial Basics
• Brand Power Marketing
• Business Planning
• Access to Capital
• Business Liabilities & Compliance

ELIGIBILITY:

• Hawaii resident.
• Have registered your business and are in the early phase of your business.
• 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