This 6-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 10 INFORMATION

MANDATORY ONLINE ORIENTATION | September 28th, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)

DATES | October 13th - December 3rd, 2026 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

TIME | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

GRADUATION FOR O'AHU PARTICIPANTS | Thursday, December 3rd (5:30-7:30pm)

In-Person classes and graduation held at YWCA Laniakea Downtown Honolulu. *Hybrid option available for neighbor island attendees.

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. NOTE: To graduate, attendees must attend all 16 sessions including Orientation and Graduation.

PROGRAM COST

Although the majority of the YWahine Incubator costs are supported by our generous funder partners, accepted small businesses will be asked to contribute a modest $100 ($75 early bird special) to cover the remaining costs (the full cost of the program, per business, is approximately $600).

If you are in need of financial assistance or have any questions at all, please email MCBL's Small Business Program Coordinator, Whitney Blandford at wblandford@ywcaoahu.org.