SCORE Mentors

Have you thought about becoming a SCORE Mentors Ventura County 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 Ventura County volunteer here: https://ventura.score.org/volunteer : SCORE volunteer Marc Goldberg

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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 Ventura County 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://ventura.score.org/content/browse-library-234

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If you want to make a lasting impact on our local small business community, become a SCORE Mentors Ventura County 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://ventura.score.org/volunteer SCORE volunteer workshop presenter, Cheri Bales

Happy #SummerSolstice! Are you dreaming of starting your own business or hoping to grow your current one? Contact SCORE Mentors Ventura County for free business advice from experienced mentors, plus tools and resources to help you on your journey. ... Learn more here https://ventura.score.org/content/find-mentor-267

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://ventura.score.org/volunteer SCORE volunteer business mentor, Ken Alozie

2020 has been a difficult year for business owners, but there is still so much to be grateful for. Here are 5 ways you can thank your customers this Thanksgiving: ow.ly/vbVX50C4ggD

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://ventura.score.org/volunteer 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

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

SCORE Mentors Ventura County would like to thank our clients for "liking" our Facebook page and we continue to strive to provide valuable content. As a reminder, you can find a mentor, attend live webinars, review recorder webinars and have access to a great many more resources on our website https://ventura.score.org