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Less than 10% of new businesses survive past the first year. SCORE’s mission is to help you beat the odds by helping you launch a business built to succeed in today's dynamic business environment. 

My background is in accounting and finance, and I started my own fractional CFO firm this year. I am dedicated to providing clear direction, focused goals, and observable results to small business owners. I guide them in building profitable businesses, increasing their revenue and profit, and maintaining consistent positive cash flow. My primary focus is on ensuring the continued success of my clients and their businesses!

Tags: cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning

I can help you with addressing challenges in your business in the areas of accounting, financial planning and management, budgeting, strategic planning, and sales techniques. I have served as a Naval officer, a school teacher, coach, business manager, realtor, budget analyst, college administrator and professor. My broad work experience has provided me with expertise in a variety of fields. Additionally, I have decades of experience in mentoring people who have high aspirations. I will listen carefully to your ideas and endeavor to provide you with my best suggestions.

Considering starting your own business? Learn from experienced business professionals, both active and retired, who can provide individual assistance if desired. Presented by SCORE (volunteers from south metro communities) and a partner of the U.S. Small Business Administrations (SBA), this comprehensive series of four workshops will help you to make a smart start.

Business Ideas, Plans, Research, Sales & Marketing Strategies, Business Viability, Mentoring, Connections.

Starting a business in Idaho can be an exhilarating endeavor, brimming with the potential for growth and triumph. However, the process can be intricate, particularly when it comes to dealing with legal and logistical aspects. If you are contemplating embarking on the journey of starting a business in Idaho, here are seven crucial steps to steer you in the right direction. This comprehensive guide will also provide you with the essential resources offered by the State of Idaho to assist you along the way.

Are you a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner based in the U.S., keen on maximizing your business potential? If the answer is 'yes', SCORE's Treasure Valley mentoring services are here to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey.

As my son joined my business (Accounting-small bookkeeping firm), I thoroughly enjoyed mentoring him and explaining the ins and outs of running a small business and best practices for interacting with clients. Since I will be slowly stepping back, as he takes the reigns, I'll have more free time and would like to help new small business owners achieve success.