The Benefits of Finding and Using a Business Mentor
Finding Your Business Mentor
You can learn a lot by finding a mentor in your field, whether you’re just starting on your business ownership journey or you’ve been building your company for several years. Imagine having someone to turn to when the stresses of entrepreneurship get to you.
What if you could avoid the pitfalls inherent in any new venture?
Researchers found that 92%
of small-business owners felt mentors directly impacted whether their companies thrived. However, a mere 22% actually had advisers when they first started.
Finding a mentor early in your entrepreneurial career may mean the difference between success and failure. Avoid many of the pitfalls you’ll land in if you don’t have someone to guide you past them. Here’s how to embrace the idea of mentoring and take your
company and your life to the next level.
In celebration of National Mentoring Month, join Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Mark Madrid and CEO of the SCORE Association, Bridget Weston for a webinar about the benefits of a business mentor on
January 27, 2022 at 10 a.m. PST.
SCORE is Now in Southern Oregon!
SCORE Central Oregon has recently expanded their services to include Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Klamath, and surrounding areas. Whether your planning to start a business or are already in business looking to improve your results, SCORE mentors are here
for the life of your business.
Webinar: The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program
Becoming certified for the
WOSB Federal Contracting Program means your business is eligible to compete for WOSB Federal Contracting Program set-aside contracts within eligible industries. These contracts are in industries where women-owned small businesses are underrepresented.
Join SBA Portland District Business Opportunity Specialist Joe Smetak as he unpacks the details of the WOSB Federal Contracting Program and answers your questions.
Tuesday, January 25 at 1 p.m.
Hosted Oregon Women’s Business Center by
“Straight Talk!” on the 8(a) Business Development (8(a) BD) Program
The Office of Business Development is hosting its open hour “Straight Talk!” on the
8(a) Business Development Program. Whether you’re thinking about applying to the 8(a) BD Program or having been certified into the program or just have general questions about the 8(a) BD program, please join us.
Program Schedule: Third Weds. each month 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST
Call in information:
Microsoft Teams “Straight Talk” audio only conference call
Dial +1 202-765-1264, United States, Washington DC
Phone Conference ID: 217 121 169#
Tuesday, Jan. 25
9 a.m. | QuickBooks*
Online Master Course
10: 30 a.m. | The
ABC’s of Cybersecurity
12 p.m. | Retail
Virtual Meetup
1 p.m. | The
Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program
3 p.m. | Smart
Start-Up
6 p.m. | Lane
Startup Bootcamp
Wednesday, Jan. 26
10 a.m. | Increase
Profits and Build Assets for your Business
5:30 p.m. | Mercy
Corps Northwest Small Business Orientation
6 p.m. | QuickBooks*
Pro: Part I
Thursday, Jan. 27
9 a.m. | Your
Business & Finance Awakening
9 a.m. | Business
Builders
10 a.m. | Getting
the Most Out of a SCORE Mentorship to Help Your Business Soar
3 p.m. | Business
Information Systems & Applications
5 p.m. | Application
Support Session: Micro-Business Assistance Program
6 p.m. | Soporte
de aplicaciones: Programa de asistencia a microempresas
Friday, Jan. 28
9 a.m. | Introduction
to SBDC Orientation
Saturday, Jan. 29
7 a.m. | Recordkeeping
and Estimating
* SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.
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