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May is National Small Business Week
It is a time to honor entrepreneurs and small businesses. During May 2 – May 5, 2022, the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit was hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.
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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
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Government Regulations & Contracting
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New to Richmond, VA - have volunteered with Taproot in DC for years.
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Feel like my years of experience should be able to be help others with similar challenges that I have faced ...... Read More >
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After 25 years as a sales leader and entrepreneur, I am looking for opportunities to share my experience with others in... Read More >
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I am the President of a steel distribution company with sales of over a billion dollars. I have been very fortunate... Read More >
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I find the concept essential to the foundation and economic growth of our country. I enjoy providing my expertise to... Read More >
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Buying or Selling a Business
Customer Relations
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To assist small businesses in the community with information to help support their business
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I am currently a business coach and utilizing my 40+ years of business experience, to help others with their needs.
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Curtis has lived in city of Richmond since 1976 and has served and held leadership positions on a variety of non-profit... Read More >
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I would like to volunteer to use my business skills to help local businesses or communities. This allows me to interact... Read More >
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Buying or Selling a Business
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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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Skilled and agile people leader building strong and engaged teams even in times of organizational uncertainty. A skill... Read More >
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Stewart Gloyer spent 38 years in the chemical industry working in research, commercial development, marketing, and... Read More >
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My career has ben built on Conceiving, Strategically planing and developing Sales and Marketing for services and... Read More >
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Johns career included time working in the Corporate world and in his own Consultant Business. His Corporate experience... Read More >
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I enjoy helping new entrepreneurs in their early stages of business.
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Technology
I can help improve business performance in strategy, finance, marketing, sales, operations, and resource management. As... Read More >
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Technology
Business strategy, planning, brainstorming, estimating, budgeting, technology, IT strategy
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I can help improve your business performance in marketing, business strategy, and operations. I started and operated my... Read More >
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I have experience in financial planning analysis which can help you understand and improve your business... Read More >
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Retired from Eastman Kodak in 2000 as Director, Worldwide Manufacturing Quality Assurance. Worked in and held positions... Read More >
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I have extensive experience in finance and accounting as well as manufacturing, operations and sales management. I can... Read More >
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Strong passion for creating business strategies and executing fully integrated marketing and branding plans resulting... Read More >
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Technology
I can help improve your business planning and operations. I have extensive management consulting experience in... Read More >
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Government Regulations & Contracting
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Experienced in general management, governance, strategic management, risk management, and operational and system... Read More >
Technology
IT professional with extensive and diverse experience within the automotive industry. Strong background in managing... Read More >
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Non-Profit
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I am an experienced former commercial banker with extensive knowledge in commercial lending, cash flow analysis,... Read More >
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Seasoned print professional and Business owner with demonstrated accomplishments in account management, budgeting, I... Read More >
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Steve Spiro 215.279.3949 | 800.242.2017 | steve@elpescador.com... Read More >
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Vance Chemical Services, Midlothian, Virginia 2011-present Consulting and... Read More >
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My goal is to better position a business for success through marketing, branding, new products and overall business... Read More >
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Small in-home business owner with experience in the Education and Energy Industry, and with expertise in marketing and... Read More >
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Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
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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
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I enjoy coaching and mentoring owners and leaders of startups and small businesses, helping them determine and focus on... Read More >
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* Develop key partner alliances and vendor relations
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I was an employee and partner of McGuireWoods LLP, a large national and international law firm, from 1969 to 2014. I... Read More >
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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
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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 >