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I can help guide the decision from full-time employee to full-time entrepreneur. I have over 20yrs experience in Operations & Account Management, 5yrs experience in Manufacturing & Distribution, and 4yrs of successfully building my brand as an Entrepreneur.

As the current owner and Lead Digital Designer of my brand, I can help clients achieve their business goals in relation to: start-up projects, completing a business plan, pricing products, and e-commerce.

By way of Q&A I can help clients determine their best course of action for strategy, business planning, pricing, portfolio analyses, business development, new products and services development, sales, operations, and a management operating system to scale their business, including M&A.

Building an Excellent Customer Experience is core of any successful business. I am an accomplished Sales Executive with 25+ years if delivering high quality sales, service and support. Proven success in leading teams and growing a business with focus on Market and Product Development. Turning a start up into a multi-million business. Highly skilled in strategic planning, business development and sale managment.

I come to SCORE with 46 years of experience. My experience includes a Fortune 500 company where I grew into numerous high-level management roles over a 23 year period. My career took me to the President of a privately-owned, multi-million dollar company. I then moved to owning my own company for 14 years before retirement. I bring to the plate a broad base of experience in sales management, business development, turnaround scenarios and negotiations. I am an excited and enthusiastic mentor who can look outside the box for solutions.

Offer assistance and support to SCORE clients across various aspects of business management, encompassing areas such as accounting, budgeting, and financial planning.

With over 25 years of extensive experience spanning retail, distribution, and technology sectors, I offer a unique blend of skills to support aspiring and established business owners navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. As a trusted strategic advisor, I specialize in guiding leadership teams through the process of selecting, negotiating, and implementing tailored solutions to address their specific needs and ensure an exceptional experience by optimizing the utilization of technologies and streamlining business processes.

I can help clients with all facets of small business management from accounting/finance to marketing. I can also provide guidance in strategic planning and building a business plan.

Assist businesses (startups or established) with creating and implementing effective business processes, business plans and budgets. Create a solid business model for self-sustaining growth or potential merger into larger operation. Focus on B2C and B2B sales businesses, including pick and pack operations.

James is a high-energy leader experienced in aiding organizations in identifying problem areas, establishing goals, defining objectives, creating metric-based business processes and implementing procedures that improve profitability and maximize cash flow while incorporating company strengths and established culture to maximize the full potential of the organization. He is a motivated and resourceful executive adept at managing and leading diverse teams of people to meet company objectives and enhance shareholder & investor value in fast paced environments.

I have over 35 years of experience in the retail fashion industry, 23 of which were as a Vice President at Bloomingdales. I can help you with in store and online retail strategies including buying, merchandising, allocating and developing product; and negotiating deals, discounts, distribution, funding, and marketing with suppliers. I can also guide you on inventory management as well as managing a team of people.