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SCORE mentors are successful and experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs. They provide free, confidential business advice across every business topic and industry. Learn more about how we can help you reach your goals. Below you can Search for a Mentor with specific expertise or Browse the Mentor Profiles to find someone who can help your business.
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I partnered with SCORE when I worked in Microfinance in New York City and have admired the mission over the years.... Read More >
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Human Resources
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy Development
Technology
Believe in giving back and helping. That has been a life long philosophy. I have the knowledge to share and seem to... Read More >
Business Plan
Product Development
Strategy Development
Technology
I am passionate about helping small business owners succeed. I have experience in product development, user research,... Read More >
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Management & Operations
Product Development
Strategy Development
Technology
I am recently retired, having started, operated and sold several small and medium-size businesses.
I have time,... Read More >
Strategy Development
I have over 30 years experience in Direct Marketing and would enjoy helping businesses
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Customer Service
Import & Export
Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
Having been in sales and marketing related to product manufacturing, retail sales ,International business and most... Read More >
Customer Service
Human Resources
Marketing
Management & Operations
Strategy Development
I hope to serve as a sounding board, advisor, constructive challenger, and thought partner. I have a lot of experience... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
I am a retired executive looking for an opportunity to use my skills in strategic planning, marketing and operations.... Read More >
Business Plan
Customer Service
Import & Export
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy Development
Recently retired executive with extensive experience growing small industrial, product oriented, companies. I want to... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Funding/Loans
Government Regulations
Management & Operations
Worked for a large CPA firm before being hired away by one of their clients in the trade show industry. With the help... Read More >
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Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy Development
Technology
I helped build four successful software companies, including one we took public (and is now the largest ECM software... Read More >
Business Plan
Customer Service
Marketing
I have been a sales manager for 40 years. During that time, I've successfully worked in several industries, including... Read More >
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Customer Service
Marketing
Management & Operations
I am a recently retired COO of a Fortune 500 company, and feel I can offer insight and guidance for small business in... Read More >
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Management & Operations
Human Resources
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Marketing
I am very interested in helping new business owners and I am pretty good with ideas and innovating strategies. I am a... Read More >
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Customer Service
Import & Export
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
I am no longer working full time. What I miss the most is the mentoring of emu team(s) which I always found one of the... Read More >
Management & Operations
Strategy Development
Marketing
Technology
Angie's Branding Strategy + Website Design experience will help you gain clarity, expand your vision and build a brand... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Funding/Loans
Management & Operations
Strategy Development
As a CPA and former CFO I have extensive experience with the financial and operational aspects of businesses (i.e.... Read More >
Management & Operations
Business Plan
Customer Service
Strategy Development
I have a passion for assisting business owners get better. I have owned / sold many successful Businesses and mentored... Read More >
Human Resources
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy Development
I understand the importance of profit and loss responsibility and meeting a payroll every week. For over 15 years I was... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Funding/Loans
Government Regulations
Management & Operations
Strategy Development
Tax Planning
I have broad-based experience serving companies of all sizes, including dealing with startups as well as public/private... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Management & Operations
Product Development
ROR Consulting, Inc, Owner doing software consulting. Also responsible for sales and marketing Agilisys, Inc.... Read More >
Business Plan
Government Regulations
Management & Operations
Health care/homecare marketing, human resources/ recruiting and retaining.
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Management & Operations
Business Plan
Product Development
Marketing
I can help improve business performance in Global Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Business Development, Acquisition... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Management & Operations
Human Resources
Retired Senior Financial and Administrative Executive in non-profit healthcare field providing multiple services to 19,... Read More >
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Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
WORK EXPERIENCE Began in a small family office supply company distributing products to the business to business channel... Read More >
Business Plan
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
I founded and operated a temporary services agency in the health care field for 25 years, then sold it in 2010 to a... Read More >
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Human Resources
Product Development
Marketing
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Technology
Industry Experience Computer software for medium to large manufacturing companies. I co-founded a company which... Read More >
Digital Marketing
Ecommerce
Management & Operations
Marketing
Technology
Websites
I can help supercharge business websites to attract more visitors. Optimizing the content with SEO, followed by using... Read More >
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Customer Service
Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy Development
Transportation and Warehouse, Wholesale Trade. Sales and Marketing; Business Operations; Industrial Distribution,... Read More >
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Customer Service
Management & Operations
Marketing
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Travel & Transportation; Sales and Marketing; Business Operations; Arts & Entertainment; Event Planning, including... Read More >
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Management & Operations
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Strategy Development
Tax Planning
Technology
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Strategy Development
Proven executive success over a thirty-three year career as a strategic leader in the life insurance and annuity... Read More >
Management & Operations
Business Plan
Human Resources
Marketing
Sr.VP HR Underwriters Lab, Corp VP HR (Human Resources) Motorola Systems Business, Corp VP HR and COO Motorola... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Product Development
Product Management Accountabilities for Allstates Individual Life Products. Lead Life Underwriting and Life New... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Product Development
I can help improve business performance in the areas of general management, strategy development, manufacturing,... Read More >
Management & Operations
Business Plan
Product Development
Strategy Development
Marketing
I am an entrepreneur with experience building small businesses from a single person to a thriving organization. This... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Legal
Management & Operations
Strategy Development
Technology
Larry Zanger is a business and information technology attorney with considerable experience in business start-ups,... Read More >
Business Plan
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
I can help improve business performance through the creation of a compelling growth strategy, marketing excellence,... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Funding/Loans
Management & Operations
Tax Planning
Primary expertise is with real estate transactions, formation of LLCs and limited partnerships, and management, leasing... Read More >
Human Resources
I can assist SCORE clients in the areas of human resources, stategic planning and training/development
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Business Plan
Human Resources
Marketing
Management & Operations
Product Development
In my 40 year plus career, I have worked in a Fortune 500 setting as a Senior officer as well as owning a business... Read More >
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Customer Service
Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy Development
My philosophy is plain and simple: When all else fails, go sell something! I can help you and your business attract,... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Customer Service
Franchising
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Business Management, Recruiting, Hiring and Training, Business Start-up and Ownership.... Read More >
Business Plan
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy Development
I have successful history of growing organizations through product and brand management, interpreting the voice of the... Read More >
Business Plan
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
I can help you to develop a business strategy to grow your company. My expertise includes innovation strategy,... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Technology
Senior executive consultant offering a tradition of performance excellence in business processes, operations management... Read More >
Business Plan
Marketing
Product Development
Technology
I hope to be able to improve your business performance with my experience in business strategy, traditional and digital... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Customer Service
Marketing
Management & Operations
Strategy Development
* Leadership - VP, Director, Senior Management, Lead large team of product managers and product owners to execute... Read More >
Business Plan
Customer Service
Human Resources
Legal
Management & Operations
Product Development
Strategy Development
I can provide guidance and advise on starting a new business from a busness plan and trusted advisors to marketing and... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Chris helps clients develop their business plans, create effective market entry strategies and pitch new ideas to... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Technology
SUMMARY:Mr. McFarlane has over 25 years of service industry experience. He has held management positions for all but... Read More >
Business Plan
Customer Service
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
Technology
I help SCORE clients think differently about a wide range of business challenges and help them craft solutions unique... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
Technology
Energetic and creative leader with proven expertise in significantly growing businesses on three continents. Skilled... Read More >
Franchising
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Bob began his career as a business consultant in the 7-Eleven franchise system. He later owned and operated 24/7... Read More >
Business Plan
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
Technology
Experienced Healthcare Marketing Communications Strategist/ Project Manager. Strategic, Integrated marketing... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
38 years of diverse business experience including entrepreneurial start-up, large scale growth, and business sale. I... Read More >
Government Regulations
Management & Operations
Business Plan
Human Resources
SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties Chapter Chair whose HR executive background has always been actively focused on the... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Commercial Equipment Lender who has held positions as a credit analysis and manager, sales manager, region manager, and... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Product Development
I am an Alumnus of Illinois Institute of Technology(IIT, Chicago) University of Chicago Booth school of Management.... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Government Regulations
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
Technology
City-Wide Video Surveillance Systems, Computer Systems and Networks, Computer Software Development, Wireless Networks... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Budgeting
Business Plan
Business Structure
Cash Flow
Financial Literacy
Funding/Loans
Management & Operations
Pricing
Strategy Development
Technology
I really enjoy working with start up companies. Startups have a multitude of issues. Planning and testing ideas are... Read More >