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Get Free Expert Help from SCORE Columbus, OH to Start & Grow Your Small Business.

As highly successful and experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs, SCORE Columbus, OH mentors deliver valuable, timely, and practical advice at no cost to you. Below you can browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or fill out the mentoring request form and we will pair you with the right mentor to help your small business thrive.

 
For the life of your business

SCORE Columbus OH volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives in a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their expertise and knowledge to help business owners and start-ups achieve their goals. SCORE Columbus OH mentoring services are free and confidential. Business advice is provided using Zoom, phone, email, and in-person mentoring.

Our goal is for you to receive the help you seek and be successful in your business. Please review our SCORE Columbus OH frequently asked questions about SCORE and working with a mentor.

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Our experienced business mentors provide advice and resources on every aspect of business and can help you start and grow your business. Browse the mentor profiles and select the right mentor for you.

All mentoring sessions are now remote, either by phone, email, or online. Remote mentors may be in or near your community and available for face-to-face meetings in the future.

Begin your journey to small business success with SCORE Columbus OH!

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Enter your zip code in the box below and fill out the mentoring request form. We will pair you with a mentor and assist you in setting up a free mentoring appointment at the office nearest you.

 

Our Mentors

Jim Allen
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
For 32 years, Jim was a Buyer/ Merchandiser for a large retailer for many categories including beer, wine, liquor, soft... Read More >
Bill Rumbold
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Susan Sommerfeld
Accounting & Cash Flow
I was a Securities Analyst, Director of Research, and a Portfolio Manager in the Equities Department with the Ohio... Read More >
Beverly Sturm
Accounting & Cash Flow
Need assistance with your business plan, accounting, marketing, inventory, or just want to run your business idea past... Read More >
Leslie Kulis
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
I have expertise in developing business plans, training, new product development process, and sales. I am willing to... Read More >
Joseph Hoffman
Accounting & Cash Flow
I can help improve business performance in strategic planning, finance and accounting, and operations. After 25 years... Read More >
Glenn W Soden
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Attorney, consumer and government relations, board member community bank as well as non-profits. Retired following 30.5... Read More >
Jimmy Ihuoma
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
I train enterpreneurs to work through the many challenges of starting and maintaining a business. I help improve... Read More >
Suzanne Polsinelli
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Expertise in business start-up and expansion. Experienced in industry trending; researching competitors; investment;... Read More >
John Rhind
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
John has been a Score mentor for more than 5 years, counseling hundreds of clients... Read More >
Gary Tisdale
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
I can help improve your business performance in the areas of business planning, product development, team building and... Read More >
Stephen Poweska
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
I can help improve business performance through operational excellence, both in terms of people and technology process... Read More >
Michael A Loffa
Accounting & Cash Flow
30 year diversified career in financial and general management in financial services industry.More than 400 clients... Read More >
Randy Zipfel
Accounting & Cash Flow
Help startup and grow small businesses focusing on operations, finance, technology and human resources. Assist SCORE... Read More >
Bill Carpenter
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Bill Carpenter has authored numerous books and audio programs for business leaders. He has served as Executive, manager... Read More >
Robert Ellison
Legal Issues
During my law practice, I assisted numerous small businesses meet various legal challenges including formation,... Read More >
Juan M Hadra
Accounting & Cash Flow
Expert in PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING and PROFIT AND LOSS MANAGEMENT, QUALITY SYSTEMS and PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.... Read More >
James Donald Jung
Accounting & Cash Flow
Finance Operations Read More >
Thomas William Harvey Sr.
Accounting & Cash Flow
Is it a sales problem or a product problem? Is it a people problem or a money problem? Whatever challenge you are... Read More >
Scott Johnson
Operations
I hope to support local, small businesses through mentoring, training, and consultation. Read More >
Matt Vollrath
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
I can help you develop your overall strategy, create an effective marketing plan, and think through general business... Read More >
Tom Hile
Product Development & Manufacturing
I can help improve business performance in budgeting; cost negotiations; and communicating updates on new product... Read More >
Susan Benedetti
Human Resources
IT Business Relationship Manager responsible for delivering IT decisions and solutions critical to business success.... Read More >

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