This 7-week course offers business fundamentals for new startups. This cohort provides pre to early-start entrepreneurs with insight, knowledge, and resources for a stronger future.
DATES:
October 10th - December 5th, 2023
Orientation October 3rd
Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays
NO CLASSES the week of November 19th
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Orientation, classes, and graduation will be held in person at the YWCA Oahu, Downtown Honolulu
TOPICS COVERED:
Concept Validation
Business Model Development
How to Register Your Business
Financial Basics & Beginner QuickBooks
Funding Opportunities in our Community
Marketing Basics
Social Media Best Practices
Business Plan Development
Networking Opportunities
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.
ELIGIBILITY:
Hawaii resident.
Interested in starting a business within 6-12 months.
Committed to participating in the full Launch My 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