SCORE Mentors

10/20/2026

SCORE mentor Nahrin Alkhas knows that behind every thriving small business is a community of people who believe in its potential. 💙

From mentors sharing their expertise to resource partners opening doors, it takes a team to help entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality.

For Nahrin, being part of that community means more than giving back. It means helping build a world where small business owners feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to keep going.

Because no entrepreneur should have to build their dream alone.

Ready to be part of a community that makes a difference? Become a SCORE mentor. 💙

10/19/2026

💡 Ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers live webinars and local workshops to help you start, grow, and thrive.

10/17/2026

"Bobby Cochrane is proving that with the right SCORE mentors, relentless work ethic, and a genuine commitment to patient care, the possibilities are truly limitless."

The success of Kennebunk Physical Therapy, a SCORE New Hampshire & Vermont client, is a shining example of SCORE’s mission to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.

Read more about Bobby's small business journey in today's featured success story! [LINK IN COMMENTS]

10/17/2026

The seller already knows what you should've asked.

Every business sale has landmines. The ones who walk away clean aren't luckier — they're prepared. Valuation, due diligence, common traps: this is what advisors charge thousands to explain.

It's free. Oct 21 at 6pm.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4rNWPwW

10/16/2026

A great idea gets you started. A solid roadmap keeps you going.

On Nov 4, SCORE mentor Gene Calvano walks you through the business lifecycle in 40 minutes, then opens the floor to a Q&A with local experts from Savings Bank of Walpole, Rust & Company CPAs, Finley Construction, NH SBDC and Hannah Grimes Center.

📅 Wed, Nov 4 | 8:30–10:30 AM
📍 Savings Bank of Walpole, 84 Marlboro St, Keene
☕ Free • Coffee & breakfast included

Register by Oct 28 (space is limited):

https://bit.ly/47nVe7G

10/15/2026

“Working with OD Greens makes me feel like me again.”

For some veterans, the transition to civilian life brings challenges that are difficult to put into words. For Don Tobul, creating a space where veterans could find purpose, connection, and peace became a mission close to his heart.

An Army veteran himself, Don combined his experiences in the military with his backgrounds in agriculture and mental health counseling to create OD Greens. Through hydroponic farming, the organization provides veterans with workplace training and a supportive environment that promotes mental well-being.

But turning that vision into a sustainable business was a challenge of its own. Don had no business background and felt overwhelmed by everything involved in getting started.

SCORE mentors helped him identify priorities, navigate obstacles, and break his vision into manageable phases. Their guidance gave him the structure and confidence to turn his idea into reality.

Today, OD Greens offers more than an opportunity to grow food. It creates space for veterans to develop skills, connect with others who understand their experiences, and rediscover a sense of purpose.

For Don, building this business was about bringing together everything he had learned throughout his life to serve a community that had given so much.

Sometimes, the most meaningful businesses grow from a desire to help others find their way forward.

10/14/2026

Most small business owners are winging every project.

Not because they're bad at business, because nobody taught them the system. Project management isn't corporate overhead. Stripped down, it's just six tools that turn your ideas into finished work. You'll leave Oct 28 with a plan you can use the same day.

Free. Oct 28, 12pm.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4hCIn6e

10/14/2026

Most marketing advice skips the part that actually matters.

There's no shortage of tactics. There's a massive shortage of people who know which three channels to actually focus on and why. That gap is why most brands are busy but not growing. This workshop fixes the root, not the symptoms.

Free. Oct 26, 12pm.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4xWvgCX

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!

10/13/2026

Buying a business without this is just expensive guessing.

Due diligence isn't a formality. It's the difference between acquiring an asset and inheriting someone else's disaster. Most first-time buyers skip the questions that would've saved them everything.

Free workshop Oct 21 at 6pm.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4rNWPwW

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

09/30/2026

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