SCORE Mentors

10/22/2026

🚨 Small business owners, it's time to get holiday-ready!

Small Business Saturday is your chance to get in front of new customers, bring in more sales and set your business up for a strong holiday season. But don't leave your plan to the last minute.

Swipe through for 8 ways to make the most of it, then check out SCORE's Holiday Success Hub [link in comments] for more tips, tools and resources. 🎁

Save this post for your holiday prep checklist! 📌

10/21/2026

When Banks Say NO, Your Business Dreams Don't Have to Stop!

Have you been turned down for a traditional business loan? Don't get discouraged! There are other financing options that could help you start, grow, or expand your small business.

Join SCORE Mentors for a FREE webinar and discover alternative funding opportunities that may be the right fit for your business!

📅 Thur, October 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM PDT
💻 Online Webinar

What You'll Learn:
✅ Explore funding options beyond traditional bank loans
✅ Learn about SBA loans, grants, and microlending programs
✅ Compare financing costs, qualifications, and requirements
✅ Understand the advantages and challenges of different funding sources
✅ Discover how to choose financing that supports your business goals

Whether you're launching a new business, looking to expand, or searching for additional capital, this webinar can help you make more informed funding decisions.

Ready to explore your funding options? Visit www.score.org/business-education to find the webinar and register!

Know a small business owner who could benefit from this information? Tag them in the comments or share this post!

10/20/2026

The bank just said NO. What do you do? 👀

Plot twist: THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO GET FUNDED! 💰

…and Boyd Karren of Otro Financial is breaking down your options on Thursday!

Comment “FUNDING” and we’ll send you the link to register.

10/19/2026

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!

10/16/2026

Sometimes the best financial decision you can make is getting another perspective. 💙

Meet Zoila Sanguinetti, a SCORE mentor with financial planning experience who helps entrepreneurs work through the numbers, think through their options and make informed decisions for their businesses.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you meet with a mentor. That’s what mentoring is for.

This National Financial Planning Month, connect with a SCORE mentor and get guidance for the financial questions behind your business.

📈 Your business. Your goals. Your plan.

10/15/2026

🚨 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A SCORE CLIENT JUST HIT HSN!

Two years after winning the grand prize in one of SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competitions, Lisa Basini of Baking Coach, Inc. has taken another exciting step forward: featuring her cookie dough kits on a live HSN broadcast! 🍪📺

Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JdMD8Fxoc/
Lisa's segment begins at the 4-minute mark!

Baking Coach is on a mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for the differently-abled, and we're thrilled to celebrate Lisa and her team's growing success.

From the pitch competition stage to the national stage, we're cheering you on, Lisa! 🎉

10/15/2026

Join us for community lunch from 12:00-1:00 this Friday, 10/16 for a special conversation with our dear friend David Broner.

David—a longtime small business owner and current volunteer mentor with SCORE Mentors—recently wrote and published his ethical will. That's a document in the Jewish tradition that gives the writer the opportunity to tell their story and pass on life lessons to future generations.

Many of us in the Green Garage have been impressed and inspired by David's work on his ethical will. Join us on Friday to hear more about the tradition, the process, and David's life story.

12:00-1:00 at the Green Garage, 4444 2nd Ave. Fee and open to all, lunch courtesy of Seasons Market & Cafe.

📸 Photo of David courtesy of GG alum Brendan Ross, Photographer.

10/14/2026

Getting ready to launch a product?

Your barcode does more than speed up checkout. It helps retailers and online marketplaces identify your products, manage inventory and connect your brand to the products you sell.

Learn how to choose the right product identifiers and set your business up for a successful launch in our latest article, brought to you by GS1 US.

Learn why barcodes matter and how you can set them up to ensure launch success.

10/08/2026

Your next business connection, resource or collaboration could be waiting at Rooted in Local. 🤝

Join Tucson’s local business community October 28 from 5-8 p.m. at MSA Annex for a free evening of business resources and real connections.

RSVP: events.humanitix.com/rooted-in-local-tucson-2026

04/10/2026

Check out this exciting workshop!

Growing a business isn’t just about working harder—it’s about knowing what stage you’re in and what to do next.

Join SCORE and The ReWild Group for the online workshop “7 Stages of Growth” and discover a clear, research-backed roadmap to move your business forward with confidence.

📅 April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM MST

In this hands-on session, you’ll:
✔️ Identify your current stage of business growth
✔️ Learn a proven framework used by 1,500+ businesses
✔️ Participate in guided exercises to refine your priorities
✔️ Walk away with practical tools and resources
✔️ Create a clear, personalized action plan

Stop the guesswork and start building a stronger, more resilient business.

03/18/2026

Free Webinar!

Establishing Your Business Finances: Financial Statements & Preparing for a Business Loan

When: March 25th
Time: 9:00 AM

This session explains the purpose and structure of balance sheets and profit & loss statements. Participants learn how these reports inform business decisions and loan applications, particularly for programs offered through the ACA. Get answers to your questions in an open Q&A.

Register Here: https://www.azcommerce.com/small-business/small-business-academy/accounting/

02/18/2026

Paul gets it. Find a mentor at SCORE.org.

02/18/2026

12/10/2025

Ready to feel more confident and in control of your money?
Join Ori Green, YNAB Certified Coach, for a transformative workshop designed to help you spend with clarity, purpose, and peace of mind.

Whether you want to pay off debt, build savings, or simply make better day-to-day choices, this session will give you practical tools to make mindful, intentional decisions about your finances.

🗓 December 11, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM MST
💲 Free | 60 Minutes

Register here:

Take control of your money and reduce financial stress! Join Ori Green, YNAB Certified Coach, for an empowering workshop that will help you rethink the way you manage, save, and spend your money.

11/18/2025

Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals
🗓 November 19, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM PST | 💲 $10

Ready to level up your Instagram and turn it into a powerful marketing tool for your business? Join us for this hands-on, strategy-focused workshop designed to help you build a strong brand presence and engage authentically with your audience.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Craft an effective, professional Instagram bio
✨ Build a focused Instagram marketing strategy
✨ Use time-saving apps to streamline your workflow
✨ Master the two habits that drive long-term success
✨ Navigate ethical reposting
✨ Use hashtags, tagging, and smart tactics to grow your audience
✨ Outsource your Instagram marketing effectively when the time comes

Click here to register:

Instagram lets you market your business and helps you engage directly with your customers and attracts new, loyal followers! Learn how to develop a marketing strategy and use apps, tagging, hashtags,

11/11/2025

“While serving in the Marine Corps, I was injured in a training accident which eventually forced me to medically retire. I made it my mission in life to ensure that others aren’t hurt at work.”

For Jackson Dalton, founder of Black Box Safety, service didn’t end with his military career — it evolved. Armed with an MPH, a CSP certification, and a drive to protect others, he built a company dedicated to preventing workplace injuries and keeping frontline workers safe.

But the journey wasn’t without challenges. That’s when he turned to SCORE.

Jackson found a mentor who pushed him to grow beyond his comfort zone. “Joe provided a thorough review of my business plan and encouraged me. He helped me identify gaps and held me accountable.”

This Veterans Day, we honor entrepreneurs like Jackson — veterans who continue serving their communities with dedication, resilience, and purpose.

11/10/2025

Learning never stops when you’re building your dream! 🌟

Join SCORE mentors and small business experts for low-cost webinars and local events designed to help entrepreneurs like you succeed.

11/06/2025

SCORE mentor Jason DeArmond on his experience as a volunteer:

"Helping a client as a SCORE mentor is usually the highlight of my week.

Most of the people I talk to are excited and passionate about their business and doing REALLY interesting stuff. Best part is, they're at a level where they can't afford to hire a consultant but I can provide high level marketing advice and direction to them for FREE.

It provides them so much value, I get to meet interesting people, and I learn about these businesses that I never would have known about before."

Do you have experience can make a lasting impact on business owners in your community?

Become a SCORE mentor, and it might just become your favorite part of the week too. 😉