Recovery, Resilience & Growth (GMB) Cohort 18 Application

Fall 2021 brings together the best of MCBL business programming. This season’s 45-hour hybrid cohort offers Hawaii business owners insight, knowledge, and tools for a stronger future. Participants will discover how to build a resilient business that can better withstand economic crises, recover, and grow. Whether your operation is in early, mid, or mature stage; you’ll come away with confidence and courage to take the next best steps for your company and your financial future.

Workshop Series Topics:

Design Thinking for Product and Service Development
The Resilient Business Model: How to survive and recover better
Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs
Strategic Growth
Cash Flow Management
Marketing
Economics Basics,
Small Biz Law
Insurance, and more!

Spring Session Information

Dates: Tuesdays (5:00pm - 7:30pm) online via Zoom and Saturdays (9:00am - 1:00pm) in person at MCBL.
Classes start Tuesday, August 17.

Graduation: Tuesday, September 21

Cost: $200
For a limited time MCBL is offering the Fall 2021 Grow My Business Course for $200. (Valued at $400)

Mandatory Orientation Session Application requirements, course details, and class meeting schedule will be provided through an online Orientation on the date and time listed below. Interested applicants are required to attend ONE of the following Information Sessions in order to apply and be considered.

Tuesday, 8/10/21 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Application Deadline: August 10, 2021

Those who fully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible for 3 free individual business counseling sessions to focus on the unique needs of her/his business.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 808-695-2635 or by emailing mcbl@ywcaoahu.org.

The application process is competitive, so please answer each question fully. Provide enough detail for our selection committee to evaluate your commitment and passion to succeed in your business endeavor. Please take the time to complete this application thoroughly and provide as much detail as possible.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

What stage of business are you in?*

IdeaJust launchedNewer business (1st year)In business (1+ years)

DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS: Describe in detail the product(s) and/or service(s) that you are selling. Explain how your product or service fills a need or want in the market. This should be something that consumers need or desire enough to pay money for.*

If you have a website, please provide the URL.

COMPETITION: Who else is already selling the same or similar product(s) and/or service(s)? Describe what makes your product(s) and/or service(s) unique and what you will do to make your offering more attractive to customers.*

HEADQUARTERS/MAIN LOCATION: Where are you located? What type of headquarters/main location? (e.g. home office, rented commercial office, warehouse, etc.)*

ADVERTISING: Describe your advertising/promotional approach. (e.g. online, print, TV, radio).*

CAPACITY: Describe your time frame for starting/growing your business. What barriers or obstacles do you need to overcome in order to accomplish your launch/growth within this time period?*

CURRENT BUDGET: Create a detailed list below.*

Describe what you would most like to gain by participating in Grow My Business. For example, what specific areas of business are you most interested in learning about? *

If you have a background in business, please describe/explain.

How has your business been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?*

Have you applied for any government COVID-19 related assistance programs? (Select all that apply)*

Paycheck Protection ProgramEconomic Injury Disaster LoanEconomic Injury Disaster Loan AdvanceCity & County of Honolulu Small Business Relief and Recovery FundDoes not apply

Participant Agreement

I understand that Grow My Business requires me to make a significant time commitment and that my attendance at all classes every Tuesday evening from 4:30pm - 7:30pm and Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm for the 7-week period plus graduation are required.

By applying to Grow My Business, I agree to clear my schedule in order to be present and fully participate for the duration of the course. If I'm not able to attend a class, to the best of my ability, I will notify the appropriate MCBL staff/instructor at least 24 hours in advance. I understand that due to capacity limitations, MCBL is not able to accept all applicants into the cohort. Should I be accepted, I understand that this may mean another applicant was declined and I will be mindful of this and participate fully.

I have fully read and understand the Participant Agreement above.

YesNo

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Recovery, Resilience & Growth (GMB) Application