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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Unlocking Success Together

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea or a small business owner looking to scale up we're here to lend a helping hand.

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Thank you for joining us for an evening of recognition and networking at the 2024 Small Business Awards Gala, hosted by SCORE San Francisco. We appreciate the sponsorship opportunities supporting Northern California's small business community.

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A SCORE San Francisco Success Story

A Taste of Success: The Story of Munchrooms in San Francisco

Founded in 2020 by San Francisco-based entrepreneur Nussie Gebre, Munchrooms is a vegan snack company that specializes in mushroom jerky. Inspired by a love for mushrooms and a desire to offer a sustainable, plant-based alternative to traditional jerky, Munchrooms focuses on creating delicious, nutritious snacks. Despite initial challenges, including navigating production and distribution hurdles, the company has grown steadily. Munchrooms is committed to sustainability and health, using organic ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Their journey reflects a dedication to innovation and quality in the plant-based food industry.

Read about Munchroom's success

Women's Small Business Month celebrates the incredible impact of women-owned businesses on our economy. It shines a light on the accomplishments and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs while encouraging support and investment in their growth. Organizations like SCORE play an essential role by providing resources, mentorship, and guidance to help women-owned businesses succeed. Check out the Women's Entrepreneurs Hub for resources and webinars created especially for women in business.

SCORE has the support you need to thrive, just like Teresa Williams, owner of Therayology. “SCORE was instrumental in my journey. With my mentor's guidance, I navigated the complexities of growing my business, from developing a strategic marketing plan to managing finances. The mentorship provided not only expertise but also the confidence to overcome challenges and achieve my vision.”

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Upcoming Events

Unlocking Online Sales: Your First Five Steps 241011

Unlocking Online Sales: Your first five steps to build your own ecommerce business

Join us for a workshop designed to help you learn how to sell online through the strategy of private labeling. We will guide you through the essential steps to launch your own online brand, teaching you how to source and sell products under your unique label. Private label selling is one of the most profitable ways to establish and grow your online business. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive in the

LinkedIn Marketing Essentials 241016

Maximize your B2B impact on LinkedIn's social media platform

Small Business Tax Secrets 241023

Seven smart ways to reduce your tax bill

AI-Driven Success: From High-Impact Strategies to 7-Figure Results 241031

You’re working hard, trying new strategies, but the big results just aren’t coming. Want to change that?

Mark your calendars, and get ready to learn how AI can help harness the power of AI to transform your career or business.

In this session, Kenneth Lo will share how you can use AI to catapult your entrepreneurial journey.

This session is perfect for:

• Business owners aiming for exponential growth

• Leaders and managers seeking innovative solutions for their teams

• Entrepreneurs ready to leverage AI for their next big leap

Topics covered:

• Streamlining brainstorming with AI

• Running AI locally

Maximize Business Success: Stress-Relief for Busy Entrepreneurs 241106

Stress can drain your energy and limit your business potential.

Join us for an empowering 60-minute virtual workshop tailored to entrepreneurs. Your participation will guide you to actionable stress-relief techniques that fit into your busy schedule, boost your wellbeing, and fuel your business growth. Learn how prioritizing self-care can set you up for long-term success.

Registration fee $35

This is an interactive workshop for which we encourage your participation. The recording and slides will be sent only to those who attend.

About the Presenter: Sheela Ivlev is the founder and lead

Los Estados Financieros: Únete a este seminario, empodérate, y crece tu empresa

Los Estados Financieros:

Únete a este seminario, empodérate, y crece tu empresa.

Acompáñenos a este taller de forma presencial en las oficinas de Score del distrito financiero en San Francisco.

455 Market Street, Suite 600 en el centro de San Francisco.

Tenga en cuenta que este taller no será grabado, pero como usuario obtendrás respuestas a tus preguntas en el momento.

¿Deseas crecer tu empresa y lograr tu libertad financiera?

Después de atender este seminario te sentirás más competente sobre como:

1. Leer los estados financieros más comunes y relevantes para tu empresa

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Impact Your Community

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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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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Sunshine Flowers International

We are a flower importer at the San Francisco Flower Market. We import high-quality flowers from Colombia and Ecuador and sell them to Florists, Vendors, and Event planners. We offer premium fresh, beautiful roses and hydrangeas.

Ladies Who Launch

Competing for and retaining top-tier talent in the current market is a major pain point for many small businesses and entrepreneurs. In this 2022 Ladies Who Launch Resilient Leadership Summit session, you’ll learn from those who are making strides in this space with limited resources, including what has worked (and not worked) and how to implement these tactics in your own business context.

Irene Li, Co-Founder, Mei Mei Restaurant Group & Co-Founder, Prepshift
Amy Peterson, Co-Founder & CEO, Rebel Nell
Susan Ruth Lundy, Chapter Chair & Certified Mentor, SCORE San Francisco

Goal Setting

Whether you are an individual entrepreneur or a team leader in a company, running a large organization within a company, or running the company itself, every year you will need to set goals for the coming year.

How do you do this will depend on your role in the company. Your input and setting goals will be very different if you are an individual entrepreneur versus someone running a team or a larger organization within a company.

Let us start with defining goals for a startup.

Setting goals for a startup company

To do this, I strongly recommend that two people work together. If it is two

Our free mentoring helps you reach your goals!

Women's Small Business Month