Digital Skills Resources for CDFIs and Small Businesses

Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) has disbursed $180 million in loans and grants funded by Google and Google.org to OFN member CDFIs. To continue to support CDFIs, OFN is excited to introduce additional resources to help your CDFI spread the word about your mission, engage new supporters, and fundraise in more ways online — do all this and more when you join Google for Nonprofits. You can also share resources with your small business network to gain digital skills that can help them reach new customers and grow.

5 Steps of Design Thinking for Your Business Idea or Challenge

5 Steps of Design Thinking for Your Business Idea or Challenge

In life and business complex problems and new opportunities can take many different shapes. Design Thinking is a methodology often used by designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Three Steps to Building a Business Brand Identity

Three Steps to Building a Business Brand Identity

A successful brand identity can help any small business thrive. But how do you build a brand? In this video, explore what a brand is, and how to build it organically with the vision, mission, and personality of your business.

Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business - Part 1

Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business – Part 1

Whether you’re starting a new business or already managing one, it’s important to understand how to manage your business finances. Part 1 will show you how to separate business and personal finances, and track your business finances.

Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business - Part 2

Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business – Part 2

Having good money management skills will help increase your business’s opportunity for success. Part 2 will help you understand cash flow and profit and loss. Plus, you’ll learn about money management mistakes to avoid.