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Not sure what steps to take next? Feeling overwhelmed? Need help making the right choices? Your local SCORE Mentor can help!  Whether you have a marketing, accounting, finance, or human resource challenge, we have the local talent ready and willing to come alongside you and your team.  Let's get started today!

 
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.

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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

Bob Russo
Business Plan Customer Service Franchising Management & Operations Strategy Development
I am a retired executive and business owner and would like to help start-up companies become successful. Read More >
James OConnor
Business Plan Customer Service Franchising Funding/Loans Government Regulations Management & Operations
I have recently retired from business and looking to assist other businesses and entrepreneurs. A friend suggested... Read More >
Betty Clark
Business Plan Marketing Strategy Development
Thirty years ago, I started my company, CPMedia... Read More >
Lad Dilgard
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Customer Service Funding/Loans Management & Operations Marketing
I have both small and big business experience. I have an MBA in finance and operations, and fully understand the... Read More >
David Wetmore
Strategy Development
I have a long history of entrepreneurship, business ownership and management, and life coaching. Read More >
Michael C Supeck
Business Plan Funding/Loans Management & Operations Product Development Strategy Development Technology
I have always been a driven entrepreneur, and throughout the years I have found a lot of value in the mentors that... Read More >
Mohit Vaid
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Funding/Loans Management & Operations Product Development Strategy Development
I am passionate about helping people, especially people with limited access to resources. I enjoy seeing people succeed... Read More >
Claire Marvin
Business Plan Management & Operations Marketing Product Development Strategy Development
I have started four companies and transitioned out of three. I also own three patents and am very familiar with the... Read More >
Peterjohn Butterworth
Management & Operations Marketing Strategy Development
I have a passion for helping others succeed, coaching, and problem solving. Giving back some time to share expertise... Read More >
Taylor Crooks
Business Plan Funding/Loans Marketing Product Development
As a volunteer mentor with SCORE, I’m excited to help Columbus entrepreneurs be successful in business. Read More >
Kunle A Falae
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Customer Service Funding/Loans Government Regulations Marketing
Very Passionate about People and Business Development Read More >
Scott Johnson
Management & Operations Strategy Development Technology
I hope to support local, small businesses through mentoring, training, and consultation. Read More >
John F Martin
Business Plan Management & Operations Marketing Technology
VP Global Operations at Pathlore Software Corporation VP Professional Services at Pathlore Software Corporation VP... Read More >
James David Ryckman
Product Development Technology
I have 10 years experience in the automotive repair industry. I started an automotive repair business with 5 other... Read More >
Suzanne Polsinelli
Customer Service Management & Operations Strategy Development
Expertise in business expansion and operational excellence. Experienced in industry trending; researching competitors;... Read More >
Girard Besanceney
Business Plan Government Regulations Human Resources Management & Operations Product Development
Manufacturing planning and operations. Import export operations ,especially asia, Human resources management Defense... Read More >
John Bauman
Management & Operations
Over 41 years in the food processing industry involving product and process development of retail, foodservice and... Read More >
Ed Smith
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Management & Operations
Subject matter expert with developing and understanding financial reports to manage and grow your organization.... Read More >
Bill Rumbold
Management & Operations
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Cherie Ann Boyer
Business Plan Marketing
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Tom Hile
Product Development
I can help improve business performance in budgeting; cost negotiations; and communicating updates on new product... Read More >
Joseph Hoffman
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Management & Operations
I can help improve business performance in strategic planning, finance and accounting, and operations. After 25 years... Read More >
Robert Ellison
Legal Management & Operations
During my law practice, I assisted numerous small businesses meet various legal challenges including formation,... Read More >
Gary Tisdale
Business Plan Human Resources Management & Operations Marketing Product Development
I can help improve your business performance in the areas of business planning, product development, team building and... Read More >
Bill Carpenter
Business Plan Human Resources Management & Operations Marketing
Bill Carpenter has authored numerous books and audio programs for business leaders. He has served as Executive, manager... Read More >
James Donald Jung
Accounting & Finance
Finance Operations Read More >
Thomas William Harvey Sr.
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Management & Operations Marketing Product Development
Is it a sales problem or a product problem? Is it a people problem or a money problem? Whatever challenge you are... Read More >
Beverly Sturm
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Human Resources Management & Operations Marketing Product Development
Need assistance with your business plan, accounting, marketing, inventory, or just want to run your business idea past... Read More >
Leslie Kulis
Business Plan Human Resources Management & Operations Marketing Product Development
I have expertise in developing business plans, training, new product development process, and sales. I am willing to... Read More >
Susan Benedetti
Human Resources Management & Operations Technology
IT Business Relationship Manager responsible for delivering IT decisions and solutions critical to business success.... Read More >
Steven Cohen
Business Plan Management & Operations Marketing Product Development
Strategic leader and CEO of a profitable and growing manufacturing business in the mining and construction industries. Read More >
Randy Zipfel
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Human Resources Management & Operations Strategy Development Technology
I can help you startup, operate, grow and exit your small business. I am an experienced business advisor and... Read More >
Susan Sommerfeld
Accounting & Finance Business Plan
I was a Securities Analyst, Director of Research, and a Portfolio Manager in the Equities Department with the Ohio... Read More >
John Rhind
Business Plan Marketing Strategy Development
John has been a Score mentor for more than 5 years, counseling hundreds of clients... Read More >
Jim Allen
Business Plan Management & Operations Marketing Product Development
For 32 years, Jim was a Buyer/ Merchandiser for a large retailer for many categories including beer, wine, liquor, soft... Read More >
Glenn W Soden
Business Plan Legal Management & Operations Marketing
Juris Doctor, formerly Attorney for 45 years (currently inactive), consumer and government relations, board member... Read More >
Juan M Hadra
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Management & Operations Product Development Strategy Development
Expert in PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING and PROFIT AND LOSS MANAGEMENT, QUALITY SYSTEMS and PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.... Read More >
Michael A Loffa
Accounting & Finance Business Plan Management & Operations
30 year diversified career in financial and general management in financial services industry.More than 400 clients... Read More >

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