Accessing Capital

Understanding your financing options is crucial for business growth and sustainability. This workshop will guide you through the various forms of financial capital available to small businesses and help you determine which options best suit your needs and stage of business.

You'll learn about different funding sources, from traditional loans to alternative financing, and understand the requirements and implications of each. Through practical exercises and group discussions, you'll evaluate funding options, learn what funders look for, and begin preparing the necessary documentation for your chosen funding path.

Agenda

4:00 - 4:30 PM PT - Introductions & Funding Overview

4:30 - 5:00 PM PT - Content Discussion: Funding Options & Requirements

5:00 - 5:45 PM PT - Interactive Activities & Group Discussions

5:45 - 6:00 PM PT - Reflection & Next Steps

About Your Event Host

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative is the nation's first cooperatively owned business support organization, providing holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses. Uptima has supported over 1,000 diverse entrepreneurs in gaining education and advising to explore business ownership as a pathway for wealth creation.

About Your Event Sponsor

Running a small business can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Hawaii Technical Assistance Program is here to help you navigate funding opportunities, streamline operations, and build a stronger foundation for long-term success. Through SSBCI, we provides legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to help businesses apply for funding, manage finances, and make smart decisions for growth. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, our team is ready to support you every step of the way.

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0056 awarded to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. For more details, visit www.htdc.org or email us at info@htdc.org.