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SCORE Long Island

Starting a Business on Long Island?

Don't go it alone.

We have over 60 successful business experts ready to help you AT NO CHARGE

 

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60 Successful Business Leaders Want to Help Mentor Your Business.....at No Charge

Are you thinking about starting a business or have one with sales up to $10 million? Is there a particular area of business where you could use some expert, experienced advice? Our team of over 60 successful, experienced business executives deliver timely and practical advice at no charge to you and your business. Whether your business needs laser focus on a specific challenge or an overall troubleshooting assessment and action plan, our mentors have the resources and lived experience to help.

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Become a Mentor

You’ve been successful in business, now it’s time to help someone else achieve their success. Become a SCORE mentor today, and help a fellow Long Islander reach their goals. Every year, our volunteers help hundreds of entrepreneurs achieve new levels of growth in business. Mentoring with SCORE allows you share your knowledge, and give back.

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SCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success

Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams

SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). 

Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.


 

Share Your Expertise

SCORE is proud to have the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. They help thousands of entrepreneurs start and grow their small businesses every year. Our volunteers give back to their communities and pass on their knowledge to the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Do you want to help someone achieve their dream? Become a SCORE Long Island Mentor.

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The Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP)

Fulfill SEAP requirements for free with SCORE!

The Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) allows people who are out of work and meet certain requirements to start their own businesses while collecting Unemployment Insurance benefits. SEAP requires 20 hours of workshops, webinars or classes, plus at least 2 meetings with a business counselor.

Other organizations charge as much as $125 for classes--SCORE Long Island can help you do this AT NO CHARGE! Get started now:

 

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Amazon Seller Success Series 2025

Register today for the free online series.

Elevate your business with SCORE’s Amazon Seller Success Series 2025, sponsored by Amazon. This series reveals proven strategies to optimize product listings, marketing tactics and operations—empowering you to scale fast. Gain actionable insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for lasting success.

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Meet Our Chapter Chair:
Joseph P Reid

My experience encompasses senior leadership roles across diverse fields such as engineering, systems integration, software development, manufacturing, education, and youth development. I was a professor at a local university for 13 years teaching economics, entrepreneurship, and finance. I’ve had my own small business providing consulting and IT infrastructure services since 2013.

I consider my core strengths to lie in teaching and mentoring. My role as a professor was to teach and mentor MBA students through the entrepreneurial and business formation process. I consider myself to be a “jack of all trades” where I feel I can add value in all areas while also knowing when to bring in specific subject matter experts for deeper dives. Specific strengths include reviewing and guiding the creation of business plans, strategies, and financials.

I consider myself to be a good listener willing to work with you at your pace and be by your side throughout your whole journey.

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