SCORE Mentors

Have you thought about becoming a SCORE Mentors San Francisco volunteer but not sure what to expect? As a SCORE volunteer, you’ll: Be part of a large, highly-respected, national non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of small businesses across the U.S. ... Work with great people, all with a common vision to support small business owners. Utilize the support infrastructure of your local chapter, as well as tools and resources provided by the national headquarters to help you excel as a volunteer. Learn more about becoming a SCORE Mentors San Francisco volunteer here: https://sanfrancisco.score.org/volunteer-91 : SCORE volunteer Marc Goldberg

Happy #IndependenceDay from all of us at SCORE Mentors San Francisco. How are you celebrating today?

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Today is #SocialMediaDay! We recognize that for many small business owners, keeping connected with customers on social media can feel overwhelming. What are your tips for connecting and engaging with fans on social media? Comment below SCORE client Mary Johns, @openkitchendc

Did you know that in addition to free mentoring, SCORE Mentors San Francisco has a variety of free business templates, e-guides, checklists, blogs and other helpful resources to help you start and grow your small business? Be sure to check out these time-saving tools! Learn More: https://sanfrancisco.score.org/content/browse-library-157

Quality control is a key component of a well-run business. Help ensure your small business is delivering a consistent product, service and customer experience. Follow these 6 steps to develop a quality control process for your business.

If you want to make a lasting impact on our local small business community, become a SCORE Mentors San Francisco volunteer. Powered by the SBA, SCORE volunteers provide business mentoring and education across 1,500 communities nationwide. In 2020 SCORE Mentors helped start more than 45,000 small businesses. We have a variety of roles available. Join us! ... Learn more here: https://sanfrancisco.score.org/volunteer-91 SCORE volunteer workshop presenter, Cheri Bales

Registration is open for our #workshop: Avoid the Common Pitfalls of A Nonprofit July 8th. This online workshop discusses the most common mistakes made by nonprofits and how to avoid them. bit.ly/3qxBSH7 #SmallBiz #Entrepreneur

Happy #SummerSolstice! Are you dreaming of starting your own business or hoping to grow your current one? Contact SCORE Mentors San Francisco for free business advice from experienced mentors, plus tools and resources to help you on your journey. ... Learn more here https://sanfrancisco.score.org/content/find-mentor-190

SCORE is looking for volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles. As a SCORE volunteer, you will work alongside others to help local entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Among the many reasons to volunteer with SCORE: Give back to your business community Expand your business reputation locally... Network with local and national business experts Develop new skills with SCORE training Apply today! https://sanfrancisco.score.org/volunteer-91 SCORE volunteer business mentor, Ken Alozie

Registration is open for our online #workshop: Raising Money - Crowdfunding, Angels and Other Sources, June 23rd. Learn from seasoned angel investors how to pitch your ideas, determine evaluation, negotiate terms and more: bit.ly/3gG3OE4 #SmallBiz #Entrepreneur

Has SCORE Mentors [[Locality]] helped you during your business journey? Google reviews are a great way to let other entrepreneurs know that SCORE is here to help. To leave your Google review, visit https://maps.google.com/?cid=934486502778486782. ~ Thank You, SCORE Mentors SCORE Mentors San Francisco

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://sanfrancisco.score.org/content/find-mentor-190 : Sidekick Creative

January 26th: Learn how to use the elevator pitch as a tool to attract attention to your business at this online workshop. bit.ly/3c1OS2u #SmallBiz #Entreprenuer #SanFrancisco

Registration is still open for the All About the Numbers: Making SMART Decisions workshop. This #workshop will give you the tools, formulas, and metrics you need to measure the success and health of your business. bit.ly/3oFk6zF #SmallBiz #Entreprenuer

January is Financial Wellness Month! Whether you’re planning for a startup or managing cash flow for an existing business, keeping tabs on your finances is essential to your success. Our free templates will help you create financial projections and manage your company’s financial situation.

We love a SCORE client success story! Cara Vasquez is owner and operator of the Flour Shop Bakery. She came to SCORE to get assistance in taking her business to the next level. With help from her SCORE Mentor, Cara found more free time, more revenue and more profit! Are you ready to take your small business to the next level in 2021? Find your SCORE mentor today at https://sanfrancisco.score.org/content/find-mentor-190... : SCORE Client The Flour Shop Bakery

Join us January 9th for the Finance: The Foreign Language for Entrepreneurs workshop. For details and registration: bit.ly/39e7Kbw #Entrepreneurs #SmallBiz

Do you have entrepreneurial goals in 2021? Start a business? Grow a business? Turn your business dream into a reality!... SCORE mentors are available to work with you remotely via phone, email, or video. Find a local mentor at https://sanfrancisco.score.org/content/find-mentor-190 Photo credit: SCORE clients Kasha and Heather, owners of Al Fresco Tails Pet Sitting.

Today is #NationalMentoringDay and during these challenging times, the small businesses in our community need help more than ever. When you volunteer with SCORE, you have the opportunity to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes with helping a local business achieve their goals. You play an important role in helping to grow our local economy, and ensure that our local small business owners survive and thrive. ... Learn more about becoming a SCORE volunteer here: https://sanfrancisco.score.org/volunteer-91 Thank you to all the SCORE clients who contributed to this 'Volunteers Matter' video!

Are you struggling to ensure that your small business can adapt, grow and thrive in today’s challenging environment? Find loans, grants and other support services to help adapt your business to the current crisis by visiting our Small Business Resilience Hub. Learn more at: https://www.score.org/recovery/small-business-resilience

Hispanic entrepreneurs are the fastest-growing segment of business owners in the U.S. If you are a hispanic business owner struggling with funding barriers or other challenges, help is available. Visit our new Hispanic Business Owners Hub to read these three valuable blog posts: 10 Essential Sites for Hispanic Business Owners... Advice for First-Time Hispanic Entrepreneurs How to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business And then be sure to tap the link to request a free SCORE Mentor to guide you through your journey. . Hispanic Business Owners Hub: https://www.score.org/hispanic-owned-business#resources

Thinking about starting your own business? The SCORE Startup Roadmap is a step-by-step guide - filled with templates and tools to help you along your journey. This free online series of webinars sponsored by FedEx, coupled with working one-on-one with a SCORE Mentor, is a proven path to success. Learn more about The Startup Roadmap here: https://www.score.org/startup-roadmap... SCORE client Alexandra Cristin, founder of Glam Seamless Hair Extensions

Join fellow #BayArea Black and Brown small business owners on 10/23 for a roundtable discussion on: Black Business Success in the Age of COVID. bit.ly/3jZTabE #blackbusiness #blackowned #entrepreneur

Hispanic business owners are one of the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the U.S., but access to capital continues to be one of the major factors blocking their growth. If you are struggling to find the capital you need to expand your business, join us for this free webinar. SCORE Mentor and business funding expert Hannah Fernandez, will review the funding options that exist for small businesses in the "missing middle" gap, where the sought-after capital amount is too small for a traditional bank or too big for a microfinance institution or nonprofit lender (typically between $50K-$2MM). Register now for this free live webinar: https://bit.ly/35MxuLQ

There's still time to register for the online #Brand Building workshop on 10/14 with guest Presenter: Rebecca Williams, branding expert. Register today! https://bit.ly/3mRWZBt #Entrepreneurs #Branding #SmallBusiness

Is it time to boost your business' cybersecurity? Download our FREE guide to learn about common cyberthreats, how to secure your business, and how to respond to a breach. bit.ly/3jU8JBq #Entreprenueurs #SmallBusiness #Cybersecurity

SCORE client Tenecia Sproull needed help with structuring her non-profit dedicated to providing support services to cancer survivors. She has this to say about her experience working with her SCORE Mentor: She has been an inspiration in assisting me with structuring the foundation. She has provided so many resources to help take the foundation to the next level. She is consistent and believes in following up with me to make sure tasks are completed. I always recommend SC...ORE to my business networks Whether you seek to start a for-profit or non-profit venture, we have experienced mentors available to schedule remote mentoring sessions . Find your SCORE mentor today at https://sanfrancisco.score.org/content/find-mentor-190 : SCORE Client Tenecia Sproull - The Pink Queen Foundation

Don’t miss the October 14th online workshop: #Brand Building. Guest Presenter: Rebecca Williams, branding expert. https://bit.ly/3mRWZBt #Entrepreneurs #Branding #SmallBusiness

Our volunteer mentors love seeing reviews like this! Has SCORE Mentors San Francisco helped you with one-on-one mentoring, workshops, or our free online resources? Reviews are a great way to help other local business owners discover SCORE Mentors, and get the help they need. You can leave your own Google review for SCORE Mentors San Francisco by visiting https://maps.google.com/?cid=934486502778486782

Having trouble explaining what your business is trying to do? No worries. Book a FREE appointment to chat with Steven Smith. Steven is one of our many mentors at San Francisco SCORE who help small businesses like yours every day. bit.ly/34kjKpd #Entrepreneur #SmallBiz