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I can help educate SCORE clients about the business world and provide them with tools to help them deal with the challenges and uncertainties they face when starting a new business or growing their current business.

I have over 25 years of experience in the medical device industry, including bootstrapping a protein bar company and starting a successful franchise; my expertise offers invaluable guidance to start-up, small, medium, and large-scale businesses. I specialize in strategic planning, marketing, market expansion, and product innovation. I'm adept at steering businesses through growth and industry challenges.

SBA Business Development Officer and I have assisted clients in all aspects of their business,which is from inception -start-up point, growth in the business to selling/buying business etc. Been in the Banking Industry for over 25 + years and have held various positions from Portfolio Manager, Operations, Underwriting Loans, Inside Buyer, Senior Credit Risk Officer, Credit Analyst. SBA Business Development Officer and to now to a Senior Commercial Lender (handling Conventional; SBA Lending and Construction Lending).

I can offer guidance on business plans, market research, performance improvement, and technology/security needs. I can help you thrive with my experience in managing people, working with data, and launching new ventures

General business planning, vision, strategy and execution.

Real Estate - Sales, Investing and Career Development Coaching
Building Construction - Subject Matter Expert

Hi - My name is Farha Khaja, and I am a ex-engineer, ex-teacher, ex-corporate America executive turned business owner, investor, franchise consultant, and small business advisor. I help clients looking to start a small business, those looking to add more businesses to their portfolio, and those looking to improve their current businesses evaluate their options and make a plan on how to move towards their goals.