Resource Center
As a small business owner, you learn a lot through grit and experience. We want to make your day-to-day a little bit easier by giving you the tools you need to reach your goals. You're the expert on your business –– we offer expert advice and resources to help you master everything else. Check out the resources featured below.
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Small Business Emergency Resources
When emergencies happen, AOF is here to support you. Check out our guide on small business emergency resources and reach out for support.
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Choosing the Best Pricing Strategy for Your Small Business
Choosing an effective pricing strategy helps you reach your business goals and builds trust with your customers.
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Crafting Compelling Small Business Grant and Loan Applications
Unlock your funding potential with key skills to create compelling small business grant and loan applications.
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Programs and Coaching
Business Coaching & Business Advisory Services
Comprehensive, one-on-one advice and group coaching opportunities for your business are available with AOF’s business coaching services, provided by experienced business advisors.
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Brewing the American Dream
For over a decade, AOF has partnered with Samuel Adams’ Brewing the American Dream to provide food and beverage entrepreneurs across the country with access to capital, business coaching, and educational resources.
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FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab
The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab helps small business owners sell their products online and scale their e-commerce through hands-on learning.
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Interactive learning
Pitch Your Business
Learn how to pitch your business for pitch competitions or as part of a pitch to investors or lenders. This course explores the different parts of a business pitch and how to best prepare for the big day to maximize your chances of pitching success.
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Food Styling and Food Photography
In this short course, you will learn how food styling and food photography essentials can help your business.
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APR vs Interest Rate
Understand the difference between APR and interest rate. Learn how to calculate APR for common loan types.
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