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Less than 10% of new businesses survive past the first year. SCORE’s mission is to help you beat the odds by helping you launch a business built to succeed in today's dynamic business environment. 

Fear is the number one thing that holds us back from success and keeps the majority of the working population chained to a job they don’t love. This is what sets entrepreneurs apart. While everyone has fears, it is how you deal with your fear that makes a difference.

As a small business owner, it can be difficult to determine the true potential of an idea when you’re examining its pros and cons within the echo chamber of your own mind.

Past experience includes that of a real estate broker, founder and acting President of a finance company for over 35 years while employing 100s of employees. Set up company 401k offerings; health insurance, marketing and sales programs on a national basis. Also licensed as an investment banker, series 7 license; financial advisor, series 66 license, along with insurance and health licenses. .

to work with the right strategic partners/business owners/entrepreneurs to build ecosystems, to help entrepreneur/business owner at any level, from impartial advice to concept creation through launch, to grow together, and to bring prosperity to communities. Further more, to help new business/startup to grow, to thrive, to succeed, to remain competitive and prosper. My goal is to create a long lasting relationship, not transaction. My promise is that to be there to support, as questions or issues arise, every step of the way to help with branding client's business.

The Louisa Forward Foundation, in partnership with the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, will host this two-part grant writing series with Susie Miller. This class is open to all nonprofit organizations and businesses in Central Virginia.

Minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, tourism or agri related businesses are encouraged to attend. *LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

Part I: Tuesday September 26, 10 am - 4 pm at Betty Queen Center, 522 Industrial Drive, Louisa

Though listening to a prospective clients needs and digging deep together, we will align you with the right resources offered through the Score network as well as our mentors to best help you in the challenges you face. I have a background in business planning, real estate, and finance. Additionally, I have helped others start small businesses, raised capital and built my own hospitality/real estate business and will bring experience in a broad range of topics.

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.

Help clients reach their objectives - and helping to clarify those objectives