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Year in Review: Use What You’ve Learned to Grow

Before you plan for what’s next, take time to look back at what this year revealed about your business.

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Business Year In Review

Before you plan for what’s next, take time to look back at what this year revealed about your business.

This reflective session helps small business owners uncover insights from this year and translate them into smarter decisions for the year ahead.

Learn how to evaluate performance data, measure impact, and identify the opportunities and gaps that matter most as you prepare for a new year of growth.

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Meet the Experts

Viridiana Ponce

Viridiana Ponce is a Business Consultant and Financial Expert dedicated to helping small business owners plan for sustainable growth. As the founder of VP Consulting, she has spent 11 years supporting thousands of entrepreneurs in accessing funding, building financial roadmaps, and developing strategies that drive long-term success. With deep expertise in guiding businesses from hustle to sustainability, Viridiana brings practical, no-fluff strategies that help entrepreneurs plan for the future, increase profitability, and make smarter financial decisions—without the overwhelm.

Stay in touch with Viri on Instagram.

Sign up for free business advising with Viri through AOF’s Coaching Hub.

Sheneka Frieson

Sheneka Frieson is the founder and owner of Romares Apparel, a year-round collegiate lifestyle brand known for its commitment to size-inclusive apparel and hard-to-find plus sizes. A graduate of Huntingdon College with a background in business management, she has built her company from a seasonal startup into a multi-university brand serving customers across the Southeast. Currently Sheneka serves as a Peer Business Mentor for the C.A.R.A. program in Birmingham, Alabama. With a passion for entrepreneurship and community impact, she currently studying for a certification in Product Management. She encourages others to pursue opportunities boldly and never accept “no” as a final answer.

Connect with Sheneka on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

Our experts answer cover important topics including:

  • Gathering and interpreting key data that shows how your business performed
  • Pinpointing what’s driving (or limiting) your results
  • Turning lessons from 2025 into a clear focus for 2026
  • Implementing practical next steps for using what you already know to make the next year even stronger
  • Analyzing your revenue and pricing strategy to maximize profits
  • Identifying common challenges faced by business owners this year
  • Reviewing your tools and analyzing their value (or lack thereof) to your business
  • Maintaining a positive mindset during challenging financial times
  • Setting specific goals (including a revenue goal) for you and your business
  • Improving your profit margin

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