SCORE Mentors

10/14/2026

What if you could have an AI assistant help with some of the everyday tasks that take up your time?

In this webinar, we’ll introduce AI agents and show small business owners how they can help with tasks such as organizing information, drafting emails, creating content, researching topics, and managing routine work.

You’ll learn how to:

Understand what an AI agent is and how it works
Identify tasks an AI agent can help with
Give clear instructions and get better results
Review and improve AI-generated work
Use AI while keeping people involved where it matters

No technical experience is required. We’ll focus on simple, practical ways you can start working with AI agents to save time and make running your business easier.

When: October 22, 2026
Time: 1pm -2pm
Cost: $5.00
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Working with an AI Agent for Small Business TasksWhat if you could have an AI assistant help with some of the everyday tasks that take up your time?In this webinar, we’ll introduce AI agents and show small business owners how...

10/13/2026

Join us in Welcoming SCORE Mentors to the SHARE Detroit family of nonprofit partners!

SCORE SE Michigan's provides free resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs to help local economies grow and thrive. All SCORE resources are provided by a network of volunteers who are either retired or current Business Owners, Corporate Executives and Managers.

Check out their profile and provided resources here - https://sharedetroit.org/nonprofit/score-se-michigan

10/13/2026

Sometimes, the biggest business win is realizing how far you've come.

When SCORE client Dave started his business 16 years ago, he was working out of his backyard garage with no college degree and no business experience. Today, he's built a profitable automotive business, paid off $167,000 in debt, and secured the financing he needs to grow his three companies.

But the biggest change isn't just in the numbers. It's in how Dave sees himself and what he's accomplished.

After a decade of working with SCORE mentors and learning to understand the financial side of business, Dave presented his growth strategy to four banks. All four made offers.

Reflecting on the milestone, he shared:

“I'm finally making that transition from the ‘I should be here, I should be doing this’ syndrome to the ‘look what I've done, look what I've got, and look where I'm going’ syndrome.”

Mentorship can help entrepreneurs build stronger businesses, make more informed decisions, and recognize the progress they've made along the way.

Sometimes, it's time to stop focusing on how far you have to go and celebrate how far you've already come.

Way to GROW, Dave!

10/12/2026

📚 Low-cost business learning opportunities await!

Join a SCORE SE Michigan webinar or workshop this week and 🚀

10/08/2026

Motherhood changed Madhu’s life. It also sparked the idea that would change her career.

After earning her master’s degree in electrical engineering and working in the semiconductor industry, Madhu found herself searching for a diaper bag that balanced two things: the practicality she needed as a mom and the style she wanted. When she couldn’t find it, she decided to create it herself.

That idea became Pretty Pokets, a line of stylish, practical bags designed to make life easier for women on the go.

But turning a great product idea into a growing business takes more than creativity. Madhu needed guidance on everything from e-commerce and supply chains to protecting her ideas.

She found that support through SCORE. Since her first counseling session in 2016, Madhu has met with mentors more than 50 times, tapping into their expertise as she grows her business. SCORE mentors have helped her navigate challenges, explore new opportunities, and keep moving forward.

Today, Pretty Pokets has built a loyal customer base, expanded into boutique retail, and successfully repaid its first Kiva crowdfunding loan. Now, Madhu is raising funds again to grow her product line.

She didn't just create the bag she couldn't find. She built a business around making everyday life a little easier for women like her.

10/08/2026

Choosing the right legal structure for your small business is an important step when starting and growing a small business.

In this webinar, we’ll break down the most common business entity types and explain what small business owners need to know about setting up and maintaining each one.

We’ll cover sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships (LPs), LLCs, PLLCs, C corporations, and S corporations. You’ll learn how these structures differ and how those differences can affect your business.

We’ll discuss:

How each business structure works and how to form one
Personal liability and legal protections
Basic tax considerations
Ongoing recordkeeping and other maintenance requirements
What happens when it’s time to close or dissolve the business
We’ll also introduce social enterprises and hybrid business models, including L3Cs and cooperatives, and explore how businesses can generate revenue while also creating benefits for their communities.

This webinar is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want a clearer understanding of their options and the steps involved in setting up and maintaining a business entity.

Presented by the Wayne State University Law Clinic

Join us online for this Free Workshop on October 8, 2026 from 10:30am - 12pm
Register today using the link below..

This webinar is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want a clearer understanding of their options for creating a Business and the steps involved in setting up and maintaining a business entity such as DBA, LLC and more!

10/07/2026

Join us for a FREE practical webinar on how to review your everyday business tasks and find simple ways AI can help.

We’ll look at common tasks small business owners handle every day—from emails and scheduling to customer service, marketing, and organizing information—and discuss where AI may be able to save you time and reduce repetitive work.

When: October 8, 2026 from 1pm - 2pm
Register using the link below..

Using AI to Make Your Small Business Work Easier

10/02/2026

Manufacturing takes more than engineering. It takes vision, problem-solving, and the business know-how to turn an idea into a thriving company. 🏭

For National Manufacturing Day, meet Brad, founder of AMS Galaxy USA, a manufacturer of precision dairy equipment helping farmers reclaim something invaluable: time with their families.

Growing up on a dairy farm, Brad saw firsthand how demanding the work could be. He wanted to help other farmers change that story through robotic milking technology. But when it came to running a business, he quickly realized that engineering expertise was only part of the equation.

That’s where SCORE came in. Through mentorship, Brad gained guidance in sales, marketing, accounting, finance, and strategy, the essential business skills that help manufacturers grow beyond the production floor.

“We wouldn't be where we are without SCORE,” Brad shared.

This National Manufacturing Day, we're celebrating the manufacturers who turn innovation into impact, and the mentors who help them build stronger businesses.

10/01/2026

New month, new opportunities to grow your business! 💡

Our October webinar lineup covers practical topics to help you work smarter, make informed financial decisions, and plan for what’s next.

👉 Swipe through to see what’s coming up, choose the sessions that interest you, and register for free!

We look forward to learning with you this month. 💙

10/01/2026

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09/29/2026

Real end-of-year SMB planning = no fluff.

What’s one unwritten rule you have for holiday prep? Drop it below 👇

09/28/2026

Pin it to the SCOREboard 📌

What's one skill Future You will thank you for learning?

We'll use the comment section as a sounding board to offer resources and support.

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Have something YOU want to ask other entrepreneurs? DM us to submit your prompts. 📩

09/24/2026

“Starting Mothership Coffee Roasters was personal for me.”

For Juanny Romero, coffee became a vehicle for creating the kind of connection and community she wished she had growing up. A child of immigrants from the rough side of Queens, she built Mothership Coffee Roasters around a simple mission: create meaningful connections through great coffee.

Fifteen years later, that mission has grown into six cafes, regional retail partnerships, and coffee sourced from women-owned farming cooperatives.

Along the way, SCORE has been part of Juanny’s journey, providing mentorship, encouragement, and the perspective she needed to grow from a passionate entrepreneur into the CEO of a multi-chain, multi-vertical business.

But for Juanny, success isn't just about how much the business has grown. It's about what that growth makes possible: supporting women coffee producers, investing in her community, and creating spaces where people can connect.

Her advice to other entrepreneurs? Embrace mentorship. The right guidance can help you break through limiting beliefs and see what's possible.

09/24/2026

Join SCORE Mentors on September 29 at 1 PM for their 'Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale' webinar! 🛍️

Discover how barcodes can support inventory management, prepare your business for wholesale distribution, and MORE!

Register here ➡️: https://f.mtr.cool/hpli68wfej