SCORE Mentors

10/15/2026

“Why duplicate mediocrity when you can borrow genius?”

This is Nap Bar Founder Khaliah Guillory’s motto, and she shares that working with a SCORE mentor is doing just that: borrowing genius. “With decades of experience under his belt, my SCORE mentor has been an incredible resource, not just for advice, but for opening up new perspectives on scaling Nap Bar. He’s the kind of mentor who knows how to balance big-picture strategy with practical, actionable steps.”

Nap Bar is an eco-luxury rest sanctuary where fatigued travelers and professionals immerse themselves in sustainable custom suites and captivating VR experiences. Learn more about Khaliah’s innovative business model and how SCORE helped.

10/05/2026

Learning never stops when you’re building your dream!

🌟Join SCORE mentors and small business experts for low-cost webinars and local events designed to help entrepreneurs like you succeed. 📅

Check what’s coming up: https://www.score.org/in/business-education/

10/02/2026

Manufacturing takes more than engineering. It takes vision, problem-solving, and the business know-how to turn an idea into a thriving company. 🏭

For National Manufacturing Day, meet Brad, founder of AMS Galaxy USA, a manufacturer of precision dairy equipment helping farmers reclaim something invaluable: time with their families.

Growing up on a dairy farm, Brad saw firsthand how demanding the work could be. He wanted to help other farmers change that story through robotic milking technology. But when it came to running a business, he quickly realized that engineering expertise was only part of the equation.

That’s where SCORE came in. Through mentorship, Brad gained guidance in sales, marketing, accounting, finance, and strategy, the essential business skills that help manufacturers grow beyond the production floor.

“We wouldn't be where we are without SCORE,” Brad shared.

This National Manufacturing Day, we're celebrating the manufacturers who turn innovation into impact, and the mentors who help them build stronger businesses.

10/01/2026

New month, new opportunities to grow your business! 💡

Our October webinar lineup covers practical topics to help you work smarter, make informed financial decisions, and plan for what’s next.

👉 Swipe through to see what’s coming up, choose the sessions that interest you, and register for free!

We look forward to learning with you this month. 💙

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

“Yesterday was only our first conversation, but deciding that I don’t need to figure everything out alone already feels like progress.”

After being matched with a SCORE mentor, entrepreneur Mehal Jivan is already seeing the value of having someone in his corner to challenge his thinking, spot blind spots, and help him stay accountable to his bigger vision.

“The right mentor helps you ask better questions and become a better leader.” Sometimes, progress starts with realizing you don’t have to do it alone.

09/29/2026

Real end-of-year SMB planning = no fluff.

What’s one unwritten rule you have for holiday prep? Drop it below 👇

09/28/2026

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What's one skill Future You will thank you for learning?

We'll use the comment section as a sounding board to offer resources and support.

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Have something YOU want to ask other entrepreneurs? DM us to submit your prompts. 📩

09/25/2026

🏦 Getting a barcode on your product is just the first step.

Join the FREE SCORE webinar “Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale”. In this webinar, you’ll learn how barcode information moves through the retail supply chain and how retailers, distributors and fulfillment partners use that data to identify and manage products.

👉 Register today and expand into wholesale distribution, fulfillment centers and other higher-volume sales channels! See the link in the comments.

09/24/2026

“Starting Mothership Coffee Roasters was personal for me.”

For Juanny Romero, coffee became a vehicle for creating the kind of connection and community she wished she had growing up. A child of immigrants from the rough side of Queens, she built Mothership Coffee Roasters around a simple mission: create meaningful connections through great coffee.

Fifteen years later, that mission has grown into six cafes, regional retail partnerships, and coffee sourced from women-owned farming cooperatives.

Along the way, SCORE has been part of Juanny’s journey, providing mentorship, encouragement, and the perspective she needed to grow from a passionate entrepreneur into the CEO of a multi-chain, multi-vertical business.

But for Juanny, success isn't just about how much the business has grown. It's about what that growth makes possible: supporting women coffee producers, investing in her community, and creating spaces where people can connect.

Her advice to other entrepreneurs? Embrace mentorship. The right guidance can help you break through limiting beliefs and see what's possible.

09/24/2026

“Making decisions in isolation is really intimidating.”

For Kat, building a farm business meant making big decisions without always knowing what was “normal” or what to expect. She wanted an experienced perspective to challenge her assumptions and help her move forward with confidence. That’s where SCORE came in.

Working with her mentor, Bill, Kat used SCORE’s cash flow tools to determine whether her small farm could support a loan and what amount made sense for her business. Today, her quarter-acre farm produces salad greens, prepared salads, and dressings, with three greenhouses, a truck, a walk-in cooler, and a growing community of customers who swear her salads are the best they’ve ever had.

Kat has grown 50% into her second season, proving that you don’t need acres of land to build something that grows.

09/24/2026

Join SCORE Mentors on September 29 at 1 PM for their 'Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale' webinar! 🛍️

Discover how barcodes can support inventory management, prepare your business for wholesale distribution, and MORE!

Register here ➡️: https://f.mtr.cool/hpli68wfej

09/22/2026

🤖 AI can help simplify your business finances, but knowing where it falls short is just as important.

Join the FREE SCORE webinar “Using AI for Financial Management: Balancing AI Tools With Reliable Bookkeeping” to learn practical ways to use AI, what financial information to verify and why accurate bookkeeping still matters.

👉 👉 Register today and learn how to use AI responsibly in your business finances. See link in the comments.

09/21/2026

Learning never stops when you’re building your dream! 🌟
Join SCORE mentors and small business experts for low-cost webinars and local events designed to help entrepreneurs like you succeed. 📅

Check what’s coming up: https://www.score.org/in/business-education/

09/10/2026

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What's one resource, podcast, app, or book you'd recommend to 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 entrepreneur?

We'll use the comment section as a sounding board to offer resources and support!!

09/09/2026

SEPTEMBER WEBINAR SCHEDULE — Swipe through to learn more about this month’s sessions. 👉

9/10 - Alternative Funding for Small Businesses: Grants, Crowdfunding and More

9/15 - How to Use Google Workspace with Gemini as Your AI-Powered Productivity Partner

9/22 - Mastering Small Business Financial Management – Keys to Growth and Profitability

9/24 - Using AI for Financial Management: Balancing AI Tools With Reliable Bookkeeping

9/29 - Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale

We hope you enjoy this month’s line up and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!