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Over 40 years of leadership roles in the restaurant industry from team member to CEO of several companies .My extensive experience can add significant value to clients in new startups, franchising as well as mature businesses . Functional expertise in Strategy, Finance , Operations and Marketing

Over the course of my professional career I was extremely fortunate to have some truly outstanding mentors. Through SCORE I look forward to sharing the benefits of my professional and personal experience to help build the next generation of successful businesspeople. I have spent the majority of my career in the role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of 10 different Boston area companies, ranging from start-ups to three public companies as well as a division of a Fortune 100 company.

Reviewing business plans and presentations before clients attempt to approach debt and/or equity financing sources; analyzing alternatives to traditional financing options (viz grants, corporate partnerships, joint ventures, mergers, etc.)

I have over 40 years’ experience as a business owner and I have served on nonprofit boards. My first business started with just a concept and grew into multiple locations. The success of my first business allowed me to purchase a global brand quick service restaurant. Over the next 30 years owning and operating our restaurants we grew into 7 locations. I can help with accounting, finance, projections, Human Resources, growing sales, operations, and customer service. I enjoy helping small business owners and sharing my experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals.

Develop business plan outline; analyze size and scope of target market; evaluate dimensions of capital structure (debt/equity/sweat equity); establish formal business entity; encounter dimensions of leadership necessary to operate multi-employee enterprise; assess compliance and regulatory environment; evaluate business operations cycles.

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.

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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.