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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.

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Our Mentors

Lad Dilgard
Accounting & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Buying or Selling a Business Customer Relations Financing / Capital Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
I have both small and big business experience. I have an MBA in finance and operations, and fully understand the... Read More >
Michael C Supeck
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Financing / Capital Operations Product Development & Manufacturing Strategy & Planning 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 & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Buying or Selling a Business Financing / Capital Product Development & Manufacturing Strategy & Planning
I am passionate about helping people, especially people with limited access to resources. I enjoy seeing people succeed... Read More >
Claire Marvin
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Buying or Selling a Business Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Non-Profit Operations Product Development & Manufacturing Strategy & Planning
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
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Operations Strategy & Planning
I have a passion for helping others succeed, coaching, and problem solving. Giving back some time to share expertise... Read More >
Taylor Crooks
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Financing / Capital Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Product Development & Manufacturing
As a volunteer mentor with SCORE, I’m excited to help Columbus entrepreneurs be successful in business. Read More >
Kunle A Falae
Accounting & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Customer Relations Financing / Capital Government Regulations & Contracting Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Very Passionate about People and Business Development Read More >
Scott Johnson
Operations Other Strategy & Planning Technology
I hope to support local, small businesses through mentoring, training, and consultation. Read More >
Suzanne Polsinelli
Customer Relations Operations Other Strategy & Planning
Expertise in business expansion and operational excellence. Experienced in industry trending; researching competitors;... Read More >
Bill Rumbold
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Tom Hile
Product Development & Manufacturing
I can help improve business performance in budgeting; cost negotiations; and communicating updates on new product... Read More >
Joseph Hoffman
Accounting & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Operations
I can help improve business performance in strategic planning, finance and accounting, and operations. After 25 years... Read More >
Matt Vollrath
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
I can help you develop your overall strategy, create an effective marketing plan, and think through general business... Read More >
Robert Ellison
Legal Issues Non-Profit
During my law practice, I assisted numerous small businesses meet various legal challenges including formation,... Read More >
Gary Tisdale
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Human Resources Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Operations Product Development & Manufacturing
I can help improve your business performance in the areas of business planning, product development, team building and... Read More >
Bill Carpenter
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Human Resources Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Non-Profit Operations
Bill Carpenter has authored numerous books and audio programs for business leaders. He has served as Executive, manager... Read More >
James Donald Jung
Accounting & Cash Flow
Finance Operations Read More >
Thomas William Harvey Sr.
Accounting & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Non-Profit Product Development & Manufacturing
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 & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Human Resources Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Operations Product Development & Manufacturing
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 Human Resources Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Operations Product Development & Manufacturing
I have expertise in developing business plans, training, new product development process, and sales. I am willing to... Read More >
Susan Benedetti
Human Resources Operations Technology
IT Business Relationship Manager responsible for delivering IT decisions and solutions critical to business success.... Read More >
Randy Zipfel
Accounting & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Buying or Selling a Business Human Resources Operations Strategy & Planning 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 & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance
I was a Securities Analyst, Director of Research, and a Portfolio Manager in the Equities Department with the Ohio... Read More >
John Rhind
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Strategy & Planning
John has been a Score mentor for more than 5 years, counseling hundreds of clients... Read More >
Jim Allen
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Operations Product Development & Manufacturing
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 Plans / Startup Assistance Government Regulations & Contracting Legal Issues Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Non-Profit
Attorney, consumer and government relations, board member community bank as well as non-profits. Retired following 30.5... Read More >
Juan M Hadra
Accounting & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Non-Profit Operations Product Development & Manufacturing Strategy & Planning
Expert in PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING and PROFIT AND LOSS MANAGEMENT, QUALITY SYSTEMS and PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.... Read More >
Michael A Loffa
Accounting & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Operations
30 year diversified career in financial and general management in financial services industry.More than 400 clients... Read More >

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