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Mentoring/Coaching for New Business Start Up, Business Build/Scale, Funding Strategy, Business Strategy and Planning, Business Scale-up, Sales/Revenue & Profit Growth, Improving Current Business Performance/Efficiency, Talent Development/Acquisition/Retention,

Mentoring, brainstorming, researching, listening and guiding, recommending appropriate training; skilled at supply chain management and supplier management, contracting, process design, and lean six sigma.

Sales (Cash) and more Sales along with Market Research, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Business Plan, Manufacturing, Management, and How to start a Business are key areas that I specialize in. Over a 35 year experience with Start-ups, Small, and Fortune 500 Companies. Good ideas need structure and execution. Looking forward to helping you in initiating your Start-up and if you have an established Business grow it.

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 you learn about doing business with the Federal Government as a prime and as a sub-contractor to a prime or large OEM. I can help navigate the necessary ISO and AS standards for manufacturing and what is needed to do business in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. I can assist with the Federal small business certification types (ie. WOSB, EDWOSB, SDB, SDVOSB and HUBZone). Also, I can help you develop a strategy to engage with prime or key subcontractors.

I attribute my success with the wisdom from mentors. I was fortunate to have a mentor on my first job right out of college. No one can succeed on their own without the ability of the experience and wisdom from others. However, the key is to share without judgement. Everyone has something to contribute is a lesson I learned over the course of my career. Now that I'm retired, I would like to give back and share my wisdom and Score is the perfect avenue to mentor others.

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.