This 7-week course offers business fundamentals for new and early startups. This cohort provides early-start and growth entrepreneurs with insight, knowledge, and resources for a stronger future.

COHORT 8 INFORMATION

MANDATORY ONLINE ORIENTATION | Tuesday, January 27 (5:30pm - 7:30pm) via Zoom

DATES | February 17, 2026 - April 16, 2026 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

TIME | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

IN-PERSON GRADUATION | Thursday, April 16 (5:30-7:30pm)

In-Person classes and graduation held at YWCA Laniakea Downtown Honolulu / Hybrid option available. Sessions will not be held the week of March 17.

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

• Financial Basics & Beginner QuickBooks

• Funding Opportunities in our Community

• Marketing Basics

• Social Media Best Practices

• Business Plan Development

• Networking Opportunities

ELIGIBILITY

• Hawaii resident.

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

• You are committed to participating in the full YWahine In Business Program, plus working on your business in your free time.