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Serving Whatcom and Skagit counties in Washington State

SCORE Bellingham is a team of business professionals who provide free counseling to small business owners and entrepreneurs in Whatcom and Skagit counties.

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Michelle Smith, CEO of Sensibly Sprouted

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Michelle Smith and Sensibly Sprouted

Michelle B Smith (MS RDN CD) is the Owner and CEO of Sensibly Sprouted Corporation; an insurance-based medical nutrition therapy practice specializing in weight loss, sports nutrition, pediatric nutrition, and reversal of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

Learn how mentor Don Keller and others at SCORE helped Michelle Smith and Sensibly Sprouted get the answers and resources they needed to succeed in Bellingham and beyond.

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Veteran's Small Business Month celebrates the resilience and contributions of veteran-owned businesses in our communities. This month highlights the achievements and unique challenges faced by veteran entrepreneurs, encouraging support and investment in their continued success. SCORE is dedicated to helping veterans thrive by offering mentorship, resources, and guidance to support veteran-owned businesses. Explore our Veteran Entrepreneurs Hub for resources and webinars tailored to the needs of veterans in business.

With SCORE’s support, veteran entrepreneurs like Jackson Dalton, owner of Black Box Safety, have been able to make a difference. "My Mentor, Joe, provided a thorough review of my business plan and encouraged me. He helped me identify gaps and held me accountable for my business plan. Joe was someone who I could check in with in order to keep me on track. There’s nothing to think about. The sooner you reach out to SCORE the better."

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SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs

We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices, and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches.

SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.

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Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.

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Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers | 12/3/2024

Do you need to find customers and get them to buy your product or service? Learn how to identify your target market, create your value proposition, market your brand and then create a promotional plan. Do all these in this interactive workshop.

Market Research for Small Businesses - Using Free Tools to Grow Your Business

In this webinar, you will learn how to conduct effective market research to find out what your customers want, analyze competitors to stand out and identify new market opportunities.

LinkedIn Marketing Essentials | 12/4/2024

As one of the most important B2B social media platforms, LinkedIn can help you attract more eyes on your business. If you want to grab the attention of top-level executives, then you should work on your LinkedIn marketing strategy.

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