Horizons

Strategies for Business Growth and Resilience.

The Patsy T. Mink Center has revamped its signature programs, Launch My Business (LMB) and Grow My Business (GMB) to meet the needs of today's rapidly evolving entrepreneurial landscape. HORIZONS, is designed to help business owners to achieve greater business success through strong branding, financial management and profitability.

Horizons - Strategies for Business Growth and Resilience is our newest and most dynamic program that offers Hawaii small business owners the right insight, knowledge, and resources for a stronger and more resilient future. Part 1 of Horizons focuses on the business fundamentals and helps aspiring entrepreneurs make the most of new opportunities and get off to a strong start. Part 2 empowers growing business owners to create stronger, more economically resilient businesses through better financial knowledge and management. Horizons is offered in two parts, and candidates are welcome to register for one or both.

Program Topics:

PART 1 - Fundamentals

  • Concept Validation

  • Business Model Development

  • Economics & Financial Statements Primer

  • Tax/Liability Basics

  • Brand Power Marketing

PART 2 - Growth & Resilience

  • The New Normal - Financial Strategies for Business Resilience

  • Financial Analysis for Micro/Small Business Owners - Understanding Your Position & Potential

  • Access to Capital: How to Scale and Prepare for Financing

  • Business Planning Techniques & Resources

  • Business Decision Making - How to Mitigate Risk and Make Better Choices

Cost:

  • $200 for the Horizons Package - Parts 1 and 2

  • $50 for Part 1

  • $150 for Part 2

Key Dates:

PART 1

  • Week 1: Tuesday February 15, Thursday February 17

  • Week 2: Tuesday February 22, Thursday February 24

PART 2

  • Week 3: Tuesday March 1, Thursday March 3

  • Week 4: Tuesday March 8, Thursday March 10

  • Week 5: Tuesday March 15, Thursday March 17

  • Week 6: Tuesday March 22, Thursday March 24

We are currently accepting registrations for our Winter cohort! To register, please click here.
Link: https://bit.ly/RegisterHorizons (link is case sensitive)

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