This 7-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 9 INFORMATION

  • DATES | July 14th - September 1st (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

  • TIME | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

  • In-Person classes and graduation held at YWCA Laniakea Downtown Honolulu / Hybrid option available.

Cost: $100 (Early Bird Special is $75 until June 15)

Registration for Cohort 9 closes June 23, 2026.

Register for Cohort 9

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.

PROGRAM COST

  • Cost: $100 (Valued at $600)

    • Early Bird Cost: $75 (until June 15)

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