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
Advanced registration required
