I would like to assist new and existing entrepreneurs.
I would like to assist new and existing entrepreneurs.
I can help make sense of the numbers in your business, your profit and loss statements, margins and more. I know accounting and financial reporting (I am a CPA but never practiced as one, so I know accounting from a “user’s” perspective), and I designed and built several accounting systems. I can help you with software selection and implementation. I have read hundreds of commercial real estate leases and can give you guidance there (I am not a lawyer, but I know what to look for and what to look out for). And, I can help you negotiate deals. I negotiated hundreds of large transactions during my career.
I am here for the messy middle of entrepreneurship. If you are stuck between “we have an idea” and “how do we actually ship this,” I can help you clarify the next three moves. I focus on artificial intelligence strategy and implementation, permitting and government navigation, and the real estate and capital thinking that turns a concept into a plan an investor or lender can understand.
I can help clients understand and define the financial and operational foundations for building a successful business. I spent over thirty years as a senior executive responsible for finance, operations and business development. My experience includes everything from being part of very small founding teams through helping to run public companies. I have been through the full life cycle of several companies from formation to successful public offerings and acquisitions. I have been fortunate to experience periods of rapid growth and understand the issues and challenges in managing that growth. I have also learned from failures and can share those experiences and learnings with the hope of helping others avoid the same mistakes.
I’ve worked with countless small businesses and individuals as a consultant the last 25 plus years, primarily helping them with computer and networking needs as well as setup of Quickbooks and other business software. I can also help you navigate a variety of business issues, given my background as an engineer, then as a production and operations manager. As a small business owner myself, I can also help navigate a wide variety of business startup issues. I look forward to meeting and helping you!
I can assist you in evaluating financial requirements, seeking and obtaining funding, and positioning companies as a financial product.
I sold my last business around 4 years ago. I had always planned on doing some volunteer work but that put it on hold. I have been involved with 5 start up to early stage companies and would enjoy working with entrepreneurs to help them succeed.
Proven Senior Level Manager with over 14 years of experience delivering web based e-commerce solutions (point of sale and fulfillment) as Product Manager, COO, Manager of e-Business, Applications Development Manager, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Consultant. Experience across a wide variety of business sectors including Software, Web Development and Hosting, Financial, Healthcare, Energy, Telecom Services and Distribution. Driven to deliver value-added benefits in challenging technology/ business environments impacting bottom-line results. Also experience in setting up and managing Amazon Stores.
I love providing peace of mind to my clients. I’m always ready and committed to find solutions to the challenges that other business owners, like me, face every day. Like most entrepreneurs, I’m not afraid to take risks and I use the lessons and experiences I’ve learned through the years since the beginning of my accounting career in 1999, to assist business owners in achieving their goals. I’m a proud mother of two lovely girls, Cecilia and Zuria. I have been able to grow JR Bookkeeping and volunteer in my community with the unconditional love and support of my husband, Noe and all my family, the loyalty and trust of my former and present clients and the hard work and dedication of JR Bookkeeping’s team. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you in all your bookkeeping and accounting needs.
I help businesses to conduct international trade. I have experience in financial and agricultural commodity markets, including international trade, commodity risk management and derivatives.
Listen, ask questions, understand the areas of improvement for this assignment. I am a very compassionate person and have been assisting others for many years.
Seasoned entrepreneur/executive with a results-oriented mindset and global experience. Built 6+ businesses in a variety of industries – SaaS software, AI, information services, business consultancy, and financial services/hedge fund) during a 25+ years of experience in tech. Previously employed with Fortune 500 companies – Raytheon, DDB Needham, and Verisign in a variety of executive and managerial positions. During my career I successfully built and commercialized multiple new products and services from inception, early customer adoption, scale growth, and successful M&A. My goal is to utilize my experience to help other aspiring entrepreneurs so they can see the road ahead more clearly and avoid some of the bumps along the way.
I have been president of large companies and small companies over the last 40 + years. My wife and I moved to Santa Barbara in 2004 and bought a small retail store. We sold the store in 2016. I stayed busy with real estate projects and part time work. We really like Santa Barbara and want to contribute to the community. My wife works part-time with a SB non-profit. Because of my many years in business I feel I could best help in Santa Barbara by helping business people to solve problems, be profitable and grow.
As a dedicated SCORE volunteer, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to help businesses flourish. My focus areas encompass, Customer Service, Franchising, and Management and Operations.
Customer Service Excellence:
Exceptional customer service is a cornerstone of business success. Drawing from my background in the restaurant industry, where customer loyalty is paramount, I guide businesses in creating and reinforcing memorable customer experiences that foster lasting relationships.
Franchising Know-How:
Having played a key role in the successful operation and growth of franchised restaurants, I provide valuable insights into the intricacies of franchising. Whether you’re considering franchising your business or navigating a franchise model, I offer tailored guidance.
Effective Management and Operations:
With a proven track record in transforming operations for both family-run businesses and large corporations, I share practical approaches to streamline management processes, identify and remove bottlenecks, improve flow-through, enhance efficiency, and drive overall operational excellence.
My commitment as a SCORE volunteer is to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to overcome challenges and achieve your business goals. Let’s collaborate and turn your aspirations into successful realities.
45 years as an active member of the city of Santa Barbara area. 20 years in the restaurant/hospitality industry; 10 years in the retail grocery industry; 5 years in the import/export business industry; 14 years in the real estate industry – residential, commercial, and business. 40+ years actively involved in nonprofits. I can give individuals advice on how to start a business, establish strategic partnerships, and build connections for the fruitful longevity of their business.
Neil has a varied career serving as a Manufacturing Engineer, Program Manager, Operations Manager, and Contracts Manager in the Defense Industry. Neil has also been a small business owner and served as the President of the Stearns Wharf Business Association.
I want to give back to my community using the multiple business skills (business development, sales, finance and marketing) I developed over my 45 year, post-graduate business experience, ranging from large public companies to charitable organizations. I tend to look at challenges from a wide perspective and common sense approach, and, if a deep dive is needed in a particular field, I will not hesitate to bring in a fellow Score Mentor to consult and who is well-versed in that speciality.
I help owners solve business issues FAST – from basic business performance to staff and management issues. I help create space (and a sense of peace) for new solutions to arise. My skills and talents have been developed from expertise and experiences gained as an entrepreneur, business coach/consultant, executive leader at the COO and CFO levels, and, lastly, as a CPA. Through practical insights and analysis, I help owners quickly identify and solve core issues through creative practices, better communications, and self-monitored Key Performance Indicators. Ultimately, I help business operators cut through the fog of business, understand what’s wanted and needed, take the remedial steps, and then measure results. And when it’s all happening, having some fun!
After 30+ years of building and running businesses and organizations, I want to help others achieve their professional dreams of building a successful business. I have a law degree and practiced law full-time for several years but I started spending most of my professional time building and operating a law firm. While doing so I also developed significant experience in strategy development/implementation and crisis management. Prior to joining the law firm, I had experience in a national educational company where I oversaw areas including field operations and marketing.
My experience has helped me to understand and refine value propositions (what separates a client’s business from competition) across a lot of industries. I can also help with questions on banking and finance, as well as some market and technical questions in areas of agriculture and food.
Help aspiring entrepreneurs form and improve new business ideas, work as part of a volunteer team to help a business with a specific project or challenge, develop and maintain relationships with organizations in your community, develop strategies to expand SCORE’s reach and attract new volunteers.
I have a business start up as well as have extensive experience in manufacturing, sales, marketing, warehousing, distribution and importing for food, confectionery and other consumables, to all classes of trade, particularly Mass Merchandisers. I understand how to start a company from a concept/idea and how to deal with crisis and growth, set goals and profitability. I’m experienced in all phases of supply chain management as well as managing and motivating employees in finance, sales, purchasing, marketing, warehousing, distribution and information technology.
I am a local, currently practicing, attorney and can help provide the legal background on a wide array of issues. As a workshop presenter, I am unable to give specific legal advice on any one situation but am happy to help generally explain the law that may apply to your situation. Issues that I see in my practice include corporate entity selection/funding, contract law/litigation, employment law, trademark/trade secret/copyright law, internet law, land use law, and real estate law. I will also be helping put on SCORE seminars on some of the above topics and would encourage you to attend them if your business involves any of the above areas of law.
