SCORE Mentors

Have you discovered all the ways that SCORE Mentors Inland Empire can assist you on your small business journey? We’re here for the life of your business. Free Mentoring ... Online Workshops Business Templates & Tools Discover the free resources offered by SCORE Mentors Inland Empire here: https://inlandempire.score.org/.

It’s Black History Month. Here at SCORE, we know that Black entrepreneurs are facing unique barriers to business success. Visit this new online resource, SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs: to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. Share your favorite local Black-owned business in the comments below!... #BlackHistoryMonth

Assessing how much money you’ll need, and obtaining adequate financing before you launch your new business, improves your odds of success considerably. In Chapter 5 of The Startup Roadmap, sponsored by FedEx, you’ll assess your startup capital needs, learn how to approach a funding source, and get the money you need!

Sidekick Creative has received free mentoring from their local SCORE Chapter for 3 years. When asked about their experience, they commented, With all of our mentors, we've found them to be incredibly invested in our success and seeing us thriveand they definitely give us homework to keep us on track! Find your SCORE mentor today at https://inlandempire.score.org/content/find-mentor-162 : Sidekick Creative

Today, during National Write a Business Plan Month, we’re celebrating SCORE clients Lindsay and Chance Nathanson of North Street Supply - a commercial furniture design and manufacturing company. Here’s what they had to say about their SCORE experience: Beverly, our SCORE mentor, helped us fine-tune our concept into a strong business plan. Need help with your business plan? Find your mentor at https://inlandempire.score.org/content/find-mentor-162... #WriteABusinessPlanMonth : SCORE client North Street Supply

Being a small business owner can be overwhelming at times. Balancing finances, employees, customers, vendors and daily tasks can take its toll. Sometimes an inspiring quote can provide the motivation you need to keep going and stay focused on your larger goals. Check out this popular blog post for a quick dose of inspiration: https://www.score.org//21-inspiring-kick-pants-quotes-entr

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Upcoming Webinar Alert! Calling all California small business owners - are you curious about the best social media practices to increase your customer base and sales? Register to reserve your spot for this free webinar: https://www.score.org//pivot-elevate-small-business-throug

The holidays are right around the corner! Be sure to review our 6 tips to help you prepare your business for this important season. This is also the perfect time to schedule a meeting with a SCORE Mentors Inland Empire mentor, who can help with your business planning during the holidays and beyond.

SCORE clients Wesley Uthus and Michele Henry, founders of Primp Boutique, knew fashion and retailing but little about business. How did SCORE help them grow their business? Reflecting on their early days, Henry and Uthus shared, As entrepreneurs flying solo, we needed a sounding board besides our friends and family. Our SCORE mentors provided excellent advice that guided us, kept us on track, and helped us grow to seven stores. ... Find your SCORE mentor today at https://inlandempire.score.org/content/find-mentor-162 : SCORE client Primp Boutique

December is National #WriteABusinessPlanMonth! Entrepreneurs who have business plans are twice as likely to obtain capital and more likely to grow than entrepreneurs who don’t. In this fourth chapter of the Startup Roadmap, sponsored by FedEx, you’ll create a business plan that maps out a more detailed blueprint for getting to your goal of owning a business. Click below to view this free online course!

Today is #GivingTuesday. SCORE provides free mentoring and education to more than 350,000 small business owners each year. Your gift helps more entrepreneurs in our community thrive. To make a donation, please visit https://www.score.org/content/donate

SCORE is proud to have the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Join our team of volunteers and share your talents and expertise with the small business community. You can help in four different volunteer roles: Mentor Subject matter expert... Workshop presenter Chapter support role Learn more about becoming a SCORE Mentors Inland Empire volunteer here: https://inlandempire.score.org/volunteer

Has 2020 caused your business to face new challenges and tough choices? Challenging times call for trusted business guidance. To answer your questions, SCORE has developed an online Small Business Resilience Hub. The Hub provides training, educational materials and online workshops to help small businesses adapt, reopen and grow through COVID-19 or any disaster. Learn how to turn today’s obstacles into opportunities for growth at: https://www.score.org/re/small-business-resilience-training