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\nThe Benefits of Finding and Using a Business Mentor<\/h1>\n\"Mentor<\/a>\n

\nFinding Your Business Mentor<\/h2>\n

\nYou 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.\n What if you could avoid the pitfalls inherent in any new venture?<\/p>\n

\nResearchers found that 92%\n of small-business owners<\/a> felt mentors directly impacted whether their companies thrived. However, a mere 22% actually had advisers when they first started.<\/p>\n

\nFinding 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\n company and your life to the next level.<\/p>\n

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\nIn 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 <\/strong>webinar about the benefits of a business mentor on\nJanuary 27, 2022 at 10 a.m. PST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\nSCORE is Now in Southern Oregon!<\/h2>\n

\nSCORE 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\n for the life of your business.<\/p>\n

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\nWebinar: The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program<\/h2>\n\"Kim<\/a>\n

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\nBecoming certified for the \nWOSB Federal Contracting Program<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

\nJoin SBA Portland District Business Opportunity Specialist Joe Smetak as he unpacks the details of the WOSB Federal Contracting Program and answers your questions.<\/p>\n

\nTuesday, January 25 at 1 p.m.<\/h3>\n

\nReserve\n your spot<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\n\u201cStraight Talk!\u201d on the 8(a) Business Development (8(a) BD) Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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\nThe Office of Business Development is hosting its open hour \u201cStraight Talk!\u201d on the\n\n8(a) Business Development Program<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

\nProgram Schedule:<\/strong> Third Weds. each month 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST<\/strong>  <\/p>\n

\nCall in information: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nMicrosoft Teams \u201cStraight Talk\u201d audio only conference call<\/em><\/p>\n

\nDial +1 202-765-1264<\/strong>, United States, Washington DC<\/p>\n

\nPhone Conference ID: 217 121 169#<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nTuesday, Jan. 25<\/h2>\n

\n9 a.m. | <\/strong>QuickBooks*\n Online Master Course<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n10: 30 a.m. | <\/strong>The\n ABC’s of Cybersecurity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n12 p.m. | <\/strong>Retail\n Virtual Meetup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n1 p.m. | <\/strong>The\n Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n3 p.m. | <\/strong>Smart\n Start-Up<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n6 p.m. | <\/strong>Lane\n Startup Bootcamp<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nWednesday, Jan. 26<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\n10 a.m. | <\/strong>Increase\n Profits and Build Assets for your Business<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n5:30 p.m. | <\/strong>Mercy\n Corps Northwest Small Business Orientation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n6 p.m. | <\/strong>QuickBooks*\n Pro: Part I<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThursday, Jan. 27<\/h2>\n

\n9 a.m. | <\/strong>Your\n Business & Finance Awakening<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n9 a.m. | <\/strong>Business\n Builders<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n10 a.m. | <\/strong>Getting\n the Most Out of a SCORE Mentorship to Help Your Business Soar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n3 p.m. | <\/strong>Business\n Information Systems & Applications<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n5 p.m. | <\/strong>Application\n Support Session: Micro-Business Assistance Program <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n6 p.m. | Soporte\n de aplicaciones: Programa de asistencia a microempresas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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