Get Free Expert Help from SCORE Greater Cincinnati to Start & Grow Your Small Business.
As highly successful and experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs, SCORE Greater Cincinnati mentors deliver valuable, timely, and practical advice at no cost to the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, & SE Indiana counties. Below you can browse through 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.
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SCORE Greater Cincinnati has helped thousands of business founders fulfill their dreams to start, build & grow thriving businesses. See what our clients have to say!
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Our Mentors
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I am retired and, having a friend volunteering at Score and liking it, thought that I would look into it. I like... Read More >
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Product Development
Strategy Development
I am seeking opportunities to use my extensive business experience to help small to midsize businesses grow and scale;... Read More >
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Facilitator, Workshop Instructor, Volunteer Development & Training
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Accounting & Finance
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Management & Operations
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Strategy Development
To be able to use my extensive Finance and Risk mitigation experience and help small businesses in the community.... Read More >
Business Plan
Human Resources
Management & Operations
I find myself with too much free time. After a life in business I feel I can contribute to small business in some... Read More >
Business Plan
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
Mentoring Skills: Business Operations, Technology... Read More >
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Management & Operations
Mentoring Skills: Business Finance... Read More >
Management & Operations
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Strategy Development
I have recently retired and would like the opportunity to utilize the knowledge I've gained over 34 years in industry... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Technology
I would like to help small businesses with project management and serving a broad customer base.
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Accounting & Finance
Work with local business owners to share insight I have learned working in corporate environment
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Marketing
Strategy Development
Having recently retired, I'm not ready to get back into full time work, but enjoy helping businesses grow. My... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Funding/Loans
Management & Operations
Computer & Web Support, Mentoring, Facilitator, Leadership, Workshop Instructor
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Management & Operations
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I am an experienced executive passionate about growing individuals and organizations that will strengthen our community... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Management & Operations
Marketing
BILL HAMAN is a SCORE mentor. He manages the SCORE Cincinnati group counseling that we do each Wednesday morning in... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Funding/Loans
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
I help business owners find business success and satisfaction. For over two decades now, I have been working with all... Read More >
Branding
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Product Development
As a consumer product developer and business liaison, I was responsible for new product development and the launch of... Read More >
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Product Development
• MBA With Extensive Experience In Brand Strategy • Organization Leadership Development • Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt (... Read More >
Human Resources
Marketing
I can help in general management,marketing and financing a business
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Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Engineer ( MS Finance and MBA ) with 27 years experience in business development with outstanding financial results.... Read More >
Business Plan
Contracts
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
I help my Score clients by being a good listener, questioning their ideas and direction, suggesting alternatives,... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Product Development
Specialties: P & L Development, Business Plan, Operations
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Worked in Accounting and Finance in large corporations including assignments as division CFO for two manufacturing... Read More >
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Management & Operations
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Responsible for regional and global new product launches for a major consumer products company. One of the owners of... Read More >
Business Plan
Customer Service
Management & Operations
Most of my career was in Retail and fast food restaurant operations as a Director over C-Stores, Travel Centers... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Successful career in sales and general management of distribution and manufacturing organizations. Boosted sales,... Read More >
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Human Resources
Management & Operations
Technology
I am a retired physician (urologist) with an Executive MBA from Xavier University in 1997 who has entrepreneurial... Read More >
Business Plan
Customer Service
Franchising
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
Management and business development executive specializing in strategic planning, operations, sales, marketing, process... Read More >
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Management & Operations
Worked as a CFO for several divisions of a large corporation. Operations included manufacturing of construction... Read More >
Government Regulations
Management & Operations
I have recently sold Foster Special Instruments, a regional business which I owned and operated for 27 years. The... Read More >
Business Plan
Franchising
Management & Operations
Technology
I can help improve business performance in operations. strategy and planning, technology, and finance. As a... Read More >
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Management & Operations
Marketing
Technology
I can help with Marketing, Business Startup, succession Planning, Technical topics, and business continuity plans.
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Franchising
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
Jim has a combination of experiences at large multi-national companies and small businesses. Before moving to the... Read More >
Management & Operations
Over 35 years experience in retail store design, visual merchandising and brand development for some of the worlds best... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Technology
I have demonstrated success in the areas of sales, professional services, operations management, customer support and... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Human Resources
Management & Operations
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Forty-one years in Retail Industry. Store management at Sears for fifteen years,thirteen years in field management at... Read More >
Management & Operations
I can help improve business performance in Marketing, Product launching, Strategy. I have experience of working in many... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Marketing
Strategy Development
My experience will help me provide clients with the tools to conduct a long term strategic analysis, market testing,... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Management & Operations
Marketing
Technology
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Product Development
Technology
I can help you reach your goals with my passion for coaching / mentoring developed from over 30 years of business... Read More >
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Strategy Development
I can help you evaluate your business ideas and determine a best-fit approach for you to be successful. Not all... Read More >
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Management & Operations
Product Development
Technology
Professional background: • In 25 years as a turnaround manager, Ed has been president and CEO of over 20 different... Read More >
Business Plan
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
I can help improve business performance in operations, customer service and marketing. Using the experience gained in... Read More >
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Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
I have 32 years in the transportation business. I owned and was CEO of Besl Transfer for 10 of those years. We had 50... Read More >
Marketing
30+ years experience in healthcare corporations. Have led multiple businesses as General Manager and have deepest... Read More >
Business Plan
Customer Service
Franchising
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Strategy Development
My professional experience includes working with Franchisors helping people become franchise owners, support their... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Customer Service
Funding/Loans
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
I can help new and existing entrepreneurs succeed. I have over 12 years of experience in mentoring clients in a wide... Read More >
Government Regulations
Human Resources
Legal
Marketing
Technology
Past experience includes working with US Army Reserve as military attorney with experience in consumer law and Internal... Read More >
Business Plan
Marketing
Product Development
I have an engineering background and retired from Procter... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Management & Operations
Marketing
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Batteries Plus. 10 years. Business owner. Sales, operations, personnel, business management Jones the Florist. 8 years... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Human Resources
Management & Operations
Product Development
Business Plan
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Naval officer, manufacturing manager, finance manager, strategy director, alliance marketing manager, corporate... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Legal
Management & Operations
He is a retired Sr. Partner of American Appraisal Associates.a valuation consulting firm. He had been responsible for a... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Product Development
Strategy Development
25+ years in the FMCG industry across Beauty, Health Care, Oral Care, Fabric Care, Water Purification, Pet Care Foods... Read More >
Human Resources
Management & Operations
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Challenges don't seem quite so insurmountable when you have the right support, and I'm committed to doing everything I... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Management & Operations
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I can help business performance in operations, strategy, and finance. As a Finance Director at Proctor Gamble I (1)... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Government Regulations
Management & Operations
Technology
Background with national insurance companies. Familiar with insurance in general but specialized in surety / bond... Read More >
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Human Resources
Management & Operations
Marketing
My 36 year career with Procter Gamble involved a number of experiences in customer development, consumer and customer... Read More >
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Government Regulations
Management & Operations
Product Development
I am currently Visiting Faculty at Miami University Ohio in the Business Commerce Department. I have spent twenty five... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Product Development
I help dream-ers become do-ers by reviewing your goals and constructively urging you to make them a reality. I also... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Government Regulations
Management & Operations
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Many years in Food Manufacturing business, QA/QC R D, Engineering, Logistics, Accounting, Management. Experience in... Read More >
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Human Resources
Product Development
Thirty years in Strategy Development, Procurement, Negotiations, Contract Development/Management, Internal Controls and... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
Business Plan
Government Regulations
Human Resources
Management & Operations
Healthcare Administration - as Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer of hospitals for 10+years, and as... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
Strategy Development
I help SCORE clients who are starting or growing a small business successfully achieve their goals. I plan my... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
Marketing
In over 11 years with SCORE I have worked with over 150 individual businesses, including start-ups and growth... Read More >
Business Plan
Management & Operations
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36 yrs with Procter Gamble in engineering and manufacturing management. Taught at Univ of Cincinnati and Univ of... Read More >
Accounting & Finance
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Management & Operations
Marketing
Technology
HOW: I bring a prospective of startup, small and large business success to help yours.
WHY: Having started my first... Read More >
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Specialties: General Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Business Plans and Strategies, Purchasing, Procurement,... Read More >
Management & Operations
I can help an individual form a nonprofit saving thousands of dollars. I can provide personal coaching to Executive... Read More >
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Management & Operations
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I can help you with all aspects of manufacturing, setting business strategy, business planning and operational... Read More >
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Human Resources
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Background: Franchising, Non-Profits, New Market Openings Retired after 24 years as Regional Vice President with a... Read More >
Frequently Asked Questions
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any citizen or permanent resident that owns or wants to start a business. Partnering with you one-on-one, SCORE mentors support your success through offering experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating on small business topics.
SCORE mentors bring years of business experience, many of them successful small business owners themselves. Mentors volunteer through SCORE to help other entrepreneurs like you, by sharing their real-world experience and bona fide knowledge in running successful small businesses. SCORE mentors also provide practical tools and resources to make some owner tasks easier.
SCORE mentors will not make decisions for you or complete important ownership tasks on your behalf. They also cannot provide tax or legal advice. However, SCORE mentors can provide clear guidance on what your options are so you can confidently make decisions and take positive action toward your own success.
SCORE mentoring sessions are collaborative meetings between the small business owner and the SCORE mentor. During these sessions, you can share your business goals, progress, challenges and questions. SCORE mentors will offer advice, resources, and insights so you gain clarity on your next best steps.
SCORE mentoring sessions are typically scheduled for an hour and held virtually, through online meetings, phone calls, and even through email exchanges. While mentoring sessions have goals and objectives, the partnership is informal and informational with your assigned mentor.
A SCORE mentoring relationship lasts as long as you need it. That can mean it is a few meaningful sessions to achieve a specific goal or overcome a particular challenge. Or, it can be a SCORE mentoring relationship lasts for years, when you always have a trusted advisor for the life of your small business.