SCORE MENTORS Long Island

📌 There's still time to register for our featured #smallbusiness workshop this week. Workshop: Why and How to Prepare a Business Plan C0694 10/28/24 Hosted by SCORE Long Island Date: October 28, 2024 Format: In Person Live Event Register now ↓ https://lnkd.in/gcxVwKVN

Join us in welcoming our newest mentor, Richard Tretler to SCORE Long Island! Rich sat with us for a quick Q&A so you can learn more about him: Q: What is one thing you've found surprising since joining SCORE? A: SCORE is a much larger organization than I understood, offering amazing avenues, support, and business tools to the entrepreneur and small businesses. While not surprising, I truly appreciate how welcoming SCORE and the Long Island chapter have been to me as an onboarding volunteer. Q: What are some of the highlights of your career? A: The corporations I was with were headquartered in the US, Japan, and Germany, and I was fortunate to travel abroad, working with employees and reporting to senior execs in many countries and from many cultures and industries. I learned and accomplished much from working in a large environment, sharing knowledge, while working with local & global teams in Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Operations. Q: What is a tip you'd like to offer to small business owners, right now? A: Be passionate about continually learning and doing. Failures along the way often lead to major successes in the future. Taking chances, with knowledge and analysis, is SO important. Learn more here: score.org/longisland.

📸 Want to make your small business shine on Instagram? 🌟 Instagram can be a powerful tool for growing your audience and engaging with customers. From optimizing your bio to leveraging user-generated content, there are tons of ways to level up your Instagram strategy. 🚀 ➡️ Check out this great article from HubSpot for a guide to mastering Instagram. 💼 Looking for expert advice? SCORE Long Island offers free mentorship from experienced business leaders—get the support you need to grow your brand on social media! Request a mentor here: https://bit.ly/3WN1foF 🧠 And, you can follow us for convenient access to useful resources.

When Amber Parsons took the reins of Harwood Gold in 2014, she was determined to revitalize her family’s maple syrup business, which has been thriving since 1898. Under her leadership, Harwood Gold now offers over 75 maple products in 15 states and has secured new partnerships with Whole Foods locations. But Amber’s success didn’t come without challenges. She turned to SCORE for guidance on growth strategies and staying focused on her goals. With the support of her SCORE mentors, Amber navigated business expansion and held herself accountable every step of the way. Amber’s journey shows how mentorship can drive business success. Today, Harwood Gold isn’t just about maple syrup—it’s a lifestyle brand celebrating farm-to-table living, with the Harwood Home line and the upcoming launch of Farmhouse Favorites. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers a wealth of valuable resources to help you succeed, and our experienced mentors are here to guide you every step of the way. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gyhZJpWu 📹: SCORE client Amber Parsons, owner of Harwood Gold #WomensSmallBusinessMonth

Did you know that small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth? 🎯 Here are 5 simple steps to SCORE mentoring: 1️⃣ Identify your small business needs 2️⃣ Request a SCORE mentor as your advisor to small business success. 3️⃣ Schedule a mentoring session with your assigned SCORE mentor. 4️⃣ Set goals for your small business with guidance from your SCORE mentor. 5️⃣ Work with your SCORE mentor through the life of your business. Request your free SCORE Long Island mentor here: score.org/longisland!

📌 Browse our #smallbusiness workshops this week: Starting a Business on a Small Budget C0694 10/21/24 Understanding the Financial Numbers of Your Business C0694 10/23/24 Learn Marketing Strategies that lead to Greater Sales C0694 10/26/24 There's still time to register ↓ https://lnkd.in/g9ghB4wH

Laura Brown’s entrepreneurial journey with Trove began in July 2021. With a diverse background in business, corporate marketing and community involvement, Laura founded Trove as a way to celebrate the craftsmanship of local artisans. But starting a new business during the challenges of the pandemic and navigating complex financial planning was not easy. That’s when Laura turned to SCORE. With guidance from her SCORE mentors, Laura developed a robust business plan, strengthened her financial strategy and launched a successful e-commerce site to expand her reach nationwide. During a two-year road construction project that disrupted local traffic, her mentors provided crucial support, helping her secure a grant to sustain the business through the downturn. Thanks to SCORE’s mentorship, Trove has continued to grow, representing over 65 local artisans, increasing sales year over year and gaining recognition as a Top 5 retail gift shop. Laura’s dedication, coupled with the strategic advice from SCORE, helped her business thrive despite numerous challenges. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers a wealth of valuable resources to help you succeed, and our experienced mentors are here to guide you every step of the way. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gyhZJpWu 📸: SCORE client Laura Brown, owner of Trove #WomensSmallBusinessMonth

Lorinda Gonzalez turned her writing and research skills, along with her desire to make a difference, into a career by founding Grants Ink in 2015. To support her entrepreneurial journey, she sought guidance from a SCORE mentor. “My SCORE mentor is a numbers guy. I’m more of a creative and look at things from an emotional perspective. He asks, ‘What do the numbers tell us?’ This has helped me streamline my business. I’ve experienced more growth with him than I ever had before,” Lorinda says. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers a wealth of valuable resources to help you succeed, and our experienced mentors are here to guide you every step of the way. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gyhZJpWu 🎥: SCORE client Lorinda Gonzalez, director and founder of Grants Ink #HispanicHeritageMonth #WomensSmallBusinessMonth #NDEAM

📌 Browse our #smallbusiness workshops this week: Starting a Business on a Small Budget C0694 10/19/24 Build Your Business Using Social Media C0694 10/16/24 Starting a Business on a Small Budget C0694 10/16/24 There's still time to register ↓ https://lnkd.in/g9ghB4wH

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