Business Counseling
YWahine in Business offers one-on-one business counseling to assist and support prospective entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Business counselors are equipped with general business knowledge and experience to provide individuals with practical guidance on an array of entrepreneurial topics or offer creative approaches to small business obstacles. Regardless of your stage in business, from prospective to established, our subject-matter experts are able to provide small business support.
Counseling is available at no to low cost and by appointment only.
The fee schedule for business counseling is as follows:
1st session – intake, FREE
2nd session – recommendations, FREE
3rd session – pay $25
4th session and beyond – pay $50.
*Each session is a maximum of 1 hour. For 3rd, 4th, and beyond you will be invoiced for payment.
If cancellation is received within 24 hours of appointment, a $25 cancellation fee will be charged to you.
If you are running late, kindly notify us as soon as possible.
To make an appointment, please fill out the form below. If you need assistance navigating the form, please call (808) 695-2633.
Counseling Topics
Business registration
Access to Capital
Business Banking
Start-up assistance
Legal Counseling
Marketing
Nonprofit start-up assistance
Managing your business
If you are having trouble accessing the links, please get in touch with us at:
mcbl@ywcaoahu.org or 808-695-2633.
Business Counselors
Kelli Namba | Business Counselor
Kelli Namba is the owner of Namba Consulting LLC, a boutique consulting firm specializing in business and marketing/communications for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Previously, she worked in various capacities for insurance, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. Kelli holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and Sociology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Master of Business Administration degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu. She is also active in the community, serving on the board of the Friends of Manoa Library and Shop Small Hawaii committee. In her spare time, Kelli enjoys reading, yoga, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Client Testimony
“I started my own business providing domestic violence and anger control intervention as well as community training on domestic violence topics. Starting and growing a business was a scary and confusing experience until I met the MCBL Staff who provided their manaʻo and support every step of the way. I first met with Kelli Namba for the business counseling session. Her information on opening a business and marketing, as well as her support, surpassed my expectations (and I usually have high expectations). She was so knowledgeable, professional, and down-to-earth nice, and her information and the workshop by Noela and Kallie helped me to open my business and get it going. I also met with Nate for the Business Law Corps session, and he was amazing, helpful, supportive, and provided me with solid information. They both even attended my office opening celebration for support! I will always be grateful for the MCBL Program and Staff for being there when I needed them most.”
Jill Araki, CEO of Hinaʻea Building Hope LLC
