Local Mentors

Get Free Expert Help from SCORE Hampton Roads to Start & Grow Your Small Business.

A Partnership Focused on Making You More Successful

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, our SCORE mentors are ready to assist. SCORE Hampton Roads mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your small business

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Let us do the matching for you.

Enter your zip code below and fill out the mentoring request form. We will pair you with a mentor and assist you in setting up a free mentoring appointment.

5 Simple Steps to SCORE Mentoring:

Step 1 - Identify your business question

Identify your small business needs and desired support.

Step 2 - Search for a mentor, or let your local chapter pair you with a mentor

Request a SCORE Mentor as your advisor to small business success.

Step 3 - Submit a mentoring request to share your business question with an expert.

Schedule a mentoring session with your assigned SCORE mentor

Step 4 - Start working on your business goals with help from your mentor.

Set goals for your small business with guidance from your SCORE mentor.

Step 5 - Continue working with your mentor throughout the life of your business.

Work with your SCORE mentor through the life of your business.

Our Mentors

Kelly R Thorp

When considering starting my own business over 20 years ago I benefited from the SCORE program. I...

Monte Thorns

I have over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. I am a local business executive...

Tim Richard

I am looking for volunteer endeavors in Virginia Beach. As a business owner, I have thought of...

Thomas R Douglas

I have been involved in defense business development, marketing, and sales for over 20 years in...

Rebecca A Davidson

I am a prior small business owner (I was a SCORE client 11 years ago when starting my own business)...

Chinneaqua Ray Matthews

I love helping business flourish!!!!!!

Kristen A Wheeler

I've been mentored by SCORE volunteers in the past. Very helpful. Now as a business owner, I would...

Chris Caton

Greetings Mentees and Welcome to Score : Ive been a Score Mentor for approximately 5 years. I can...

Prakash S Talreja

Qualified Accountant and Tax Preparer. Independent accounting professional reaching retirement age...

Bonita A Lindenberg

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Allen Martin Goldstein

Retired Certified Public Accountant, Consultant and Business Adviser to small and large companies...

Edward Welp

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Anthony A. Hamad

Guide Entrepreneurs on Best ways to Achieve their Goals

Entrepreneurs Succeed with SCORE Mentors

What is better than one very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneur working to make a business highly successful? How about two very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneurs working on your business ownership goals? That is what SCORE offers to all small business owners: mentors who work alongside entrepreneurs to realize their small business ownership dreams.

See how SCORE mentors have made a difference for other small business owners like you.

LulyBoo's Success Story

LulyBoo became profitable in 2013. The company has also succeeded as a product supplier for many baby boutiques and the products can be found at over 300 Babies “R” Us stores and online, amazon.com, 100 buybuy BABY stores and 300+ Burlington Coat Factory Stores.

Home Base Spirits

Twin sisters Alexandra and Samantha Blatteis started Home Base Spirits, a small business partnering with local farms and businesses to produce whiskies and spirits in Oakland, California. Alexandra and Samantha worked with SCORE on their business plan and financial projections.

Teatopia

Teatopia sells more than 70 varieties of tea at a storefront in St. Louis and online. Owner Reginald Quarles took advantage of SCORE's classes and online resources, in addition to working with a mentor on issues such as procuring an accountant.

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5 Simple Steps to SCORE Mentoring:

Our Mentors

Entrepreneurs Succeed with SCORE Mentors