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How to Start My Business – Group Coaching

In this group session you will learn the fundamentals of how to start a business; attendees will become familiar with business planning, formalization, initial marketing, and financial & legal considerations that are important for any new business.

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Business Resilience Planning: Reducing Vulnerability and Strengthening Your Business https://aofund.org/events/business-resilience-planning-reducing-vulnerability-and-strengthening-your-business/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:05:03 +0000 https://aofund.org/?post_type=event&p=11898

Business Resilience Planning: Reducing Vulnerability and Strengthening Your Business

Plan ahead. Pivot faster. Stay resilient.

In today’s world, change is inevitable—but vulnerability doesn’t have to be. This webinar explores how small business owners can proactively strengthen their operations and financial structures to weather unexpected challenges like unexpected price increases, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. Learn how to identify risks, create contingency plans, and build flexibility into your business model without losing momentum. Whether you’re preparing for the next big opportunity or the next unexpected disruption, resilience is your competitive advantage.

Get ready to secure the future of your business—no matter what comes your way.

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Get Your Time Back: Streamlining Marketing Operations for Small Business Owners https://aofund.org/events/get-your-time-back-streamlining-marketing-operations-for-small-business-owners/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:17:08 +0000 https://aofund.org/?post_type=event&p=11900

Get Your Time Back: Streamlining Marketing Operations for Small Business Owners

Turn Hours of Work Into Minutes with the Right Tools

Get Your Time Back: Streamlining Marketing Operations for Small Business Owners

Scaling your business doesn’t have to mean burning the candle at both ends. In this actionable webinar, you’ll learn how to streamline your marketing efforts, tap into the power of AI tools, and build smart systems that save time without sacrificing results.

We’ll walk through how to:

  • Create your ideal AI-generated customer avatar using simple prompts—no more guesswork about who you’re speaking to
  • Build a marketing strategy that’s not just pretty, but purposeful (and proven to convert)
  • Quickly generate videos, images, and podcasts using free, easy-to-use AI tools
  • Take one piece of audience insight and turn it into a full content ecosystem across your platforms

Whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a small team, you’ll walk away with practical tools and frameworks that help you get your time back—so you can focus on the big-picture work that moves your business forward.

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How to Start My Business – Group Coaching https://aofund.org/events/how-to-start-my-business-group-coaching-10/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:24:04 +0000 https://aofund.org/?post_type=event&p=11678

How to Start My Business – Group Coaching

In this group session you will learn the fundamentals of how to start a business; attendees will become familiar with business planning, formalization, initial marketing, and financial & legal considerations that are important for any new business.

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Followers to Customers: Building a Social Media Sales Funnel https://aofund.org/events/followers-to-customers-building-a-social-media-sales-funnel/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:04:59 +0000 https://aofund.org/?post_type=event&p=11902

Followers to Customers: Building a Social Media Sales Funnel

Social media strategies that boost your bottom line.

Social media success isn’t just about likes—it’s about revenue. In this session, you’ll discover how to turn your followers into loyal customers using simple, actionable strategies tailored for small business owners. Learn how to create content that builds trust, drives engagement, and ultimately boosts your bottom line.

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Fund Your Future: How to Secure and Strategically Use a Business Loan https://aofund.org/events/fund-your-future-how-to-secure-and-strategically-use-a-business-loan/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:20:04 +0000 https://aofund.org/?post_type=event&p=11904

Fund Your Future: How to Secure and Strategically Use a Business Loan

From application to impact: make your loan work for you.

Securing funding is a major milestone for many small businesses, but getting a loan is just the first step. In this session, you’ll learn how to navigate the loan process with confidence and use funding strategically to grow your business. We’ll cover what lenders look for, how to prepare your application, and how to maximize the impact of your loan once approved. Whether you’re seeking your first loan or preparing for your next expansion, this session will help you fund your future the smart way.

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