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 27th - April 18
Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Mandatory Orientation on February 22nd (online via Zoom)
NO CLASSES on March 12th & 14th
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
