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Free Mentoring
Whether you're just starting out, in business, or ready to sell or retire, you can get FREE, confidential business advice from expert advisors committed to helping you succeed. Meet face-to-face in one of our mentoring locations or connect with one of our online mentors.
Workshops & Events
Register today for our no- or low-cost business training. We provide education on a variety of business topics including marketing, finance and accounting, management, and others. Get instruction from a local expert and connect with other business owners in the community.
Online Library
If you're looking for free, local business templates, guides, blogs or other helpful tools, SCORE is your destination. Browse our resource library to get the latest in small business strategies and trends. Use the informtion you find in the library to grow your business knowledge.
Volunteer with SCORE
SCORE offers many ways to volunteer and give back to small business communities nationwide. Read more
SCORE Richmond Local Events
Live Event
Online
So...You Want to Start a Business?
September 21, 2022, 12:00pm EDT
Via Zoom
A new webinar from SCORE Richmond to help you figure out if you're ready and able to start your own business. We want to help you make sure your dream doesn't become a nightmare!... Read more
Live Event
Online
One-Page Business Plan Workshop
October 4, 2022, 6:30pm EDT
Via Zoom
SCORE Workshop: “Picture Your Success with a One-Page Business Model” This is another in SCORE’s successful “Best Practices Workshop Series”. October 4, 2022, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.... Read more
Live Event
Online
How to Start Your Own Business Workshop Series
October 20, 2022, 6:30pm EDT
Via Zoom
SCORE Richmond's premier business webinar series is scheduled for one last time in 2022. Learn the basics of starting a business from local, experienced small business... Read more
Live Event
Online
How to Launch a Nonprofit Organization
November 1, 2022, 6:30pm EDT
Via Zoom
SCORE Workshop: “How to Launch a Nonprofit Organization” It takes more than passion to support a charitable organization. Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Via... Read more
Our Mentors
Government Regulations & Contracting
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
New to Richmond, VA - have volunteered with Taproot in DC for years.
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Customer Relations
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Product Development & Manufacturing
Feel like my years of experience should be able to be help others with similar challenges that I have faced ...... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Financing / Capital
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Strategy & Planning
Technology
After 25 years as a sales leader and entrepreneur, I am looking for opportunities to share my experience with others in... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Customer Relations
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Strategy & Planning
I am the President of a steel distribution company with sales of over a billion dollars. I have been very fortunate... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Customer Relations
Financing / Capital
Government Regulations & Contracting
Non-Profit
Operations
I find the concept essential to the foundation and economic growth of our country. I enjoy providing my expertise to... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Customer Relations
Financing / Capital
To assist small businesses in the community with information to help support their business
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Other
Human Resources
Operations
I am currently a business coach and utilizing my 40+ years of business experience, to help others with their needs.
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Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Customer Relations
Human Resources
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
I would like to volunteer to use my business skills to help local businesses or communities. This allows me to interact... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Financing / Capital
Human Resources
Strategy & Planning
Tax Planning
I would like to use my experience as a CFO for small and medium sized businesses to help entrepreneurs in that area.
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Government Regulations & Contracting
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Skilled and agile people leader building strong and engaged teams even in times of organizational uncertainty. A skill... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
My career has ben built on Conceiving, Strategically planing and developing Sales and Marketing for services and... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Stewart Gloyer spent 38 years in the chemical industry working in research, commercial development, marketing, and... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Technology
I can help improve business performance in strategy, finance, marketing, sales, operations, and resource management. As... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
Business strategy, planning, brainstorming, estimating, budgeting, technology, IT strategy
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Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Non-Profit
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Johns career included time working in the Corporate world and in his own Consultant Business. His Corporate experience... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
I enjoy helping new entrepreneurs in their early stages of business.
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Technology
IT professional with extensive and diverse experience within the automotive industry. Strong background in managing... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Financing / Capital
Non-Profit
Strategy & Planning
I am an experienced former commercial banker with extensive knowledge in commercial lending, cash flow analysis,... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Seasoned print professional and Business owner with demonstrated accomplishments in account management, budgeting, I... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Steve Spiro 215.279.3949 | 800.242.2017 | steve@elpescador.com... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Vance Chemical Services, Midlothian, Virginia 2011-present Consulting and... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
I can help improve your business performance in marketing, business strategy, and operations. I started and operated my... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
I have experience in financial planning analysis which can help you understand and improve your business... Read More >
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Retired from Eastman Kodak in 2000 as Director, Worldwide Manufacturing Quality Assurance. Worked in and held positions... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
I have extensive experience in finance and accounting as well as manufacturing, operations and sales management. I can... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Franchising
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
Technology
Strong passion for creating business strategies and executing fully integrated marketing and branding plans resulting... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Technology
I can help improve your business planning and operations. I have extensive management consulting experience in... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Government Regulations & Contracting
Operations
Technology
Experienced in general management, governance, strategic management, risk management, and operational and system... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Product Development & Manufacturing
My goal is to better position a business for success through marketing, branding, new products and overall business... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Small in-home business owner with experience in the Education and Energy Industry, and with expertise in marketing and... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Technology
I can help you plan, start, operate, and grow, your business. Develop your value proposition and business plan... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
I enjoy coaching and mentoring owners and leaders of startups and small businesses, helping them determine and focus on... Read More >
Customer Relations
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
* Provide strategic vision to the organization
* Develop key partner alliances and vendor relations
* Strengthen brand... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Legal Issues
I was an employee and partner of McGuireWoods LLP, a large national and international law firm, from 1969 to 2014. I... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Government Regulations & Contracting
Government Regulations & Contracting
Government Regulations & Contracting
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Operations
Operations
As an entrepreneur, founder and owner of for-profit enterprises and non-profit venues, I have helped varied businesses... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Non-Profit
Technology
As a CPA, I do receive many tax and business formation questions. However, I truly enjoy mentoring new and existing... Read More >
Financing / Capital
Human Resources
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Strategy & Planning
I am familiar with most aspects of running a small business, having owned and operated an independent insurance agency... Read More >
Buying or Selling a Business
My current mentoring focus is helping clients develop exit strategies and in buying / selling a business. I also... Read More >