Understanding Financial Statements

Financial statements tell the story of your business's health and performance. This workshop will demystify key financial statements and help you understand how they work together to provide a complete picture of your business's financial situation.

You'll learn how to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you'll discover how these documents interact and what they reveal about your business's financial health. You'll gain confidence in using financial statements to make informed business decisions.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM HST - Introductions & Financial Statement Basics

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM HST - Content Discussion: Reading & Interpreting Statements

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM HST - Interactive Activities & Group Discussions

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM HST - 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

The Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) Ke Keʻena Hoʻomohala Waiwai was established in the City and County of Honolulu in 2020 to provide leadership, information, and resources for Oʻahu's economic development. OER is building a strong economy that improves the quality of life for every community, small business, and 'ohana on O'ahu.

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. OER 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.

Learn more at https://oahubusinessconnector.org/state-small-business-credit-initiative/ or email obc@honolulu.gov.

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.