SCORE San Francisco

🌟 SCORE Client Quote Spotlight 🌟 “With our SCORE mentor, we became more effective leaders and decision-makers for our business.” —Ralph Imatong, Pinorrito Big dreams start with smart guidance. At SCORE San Francisco, our mentors help entrepreneurs shape ideas into impact—one step at a time. ✨ Connect with a SCORE mentor today: https://lnkd.in/efa5ytCA #SCORE #SCOREsuccess #clienttestimonial #SCOREsanfrancisco #mentorshipmatters #entrepreneurjourney

AMS Galaxy was founded to support family-owned dairy farms by developing automated milking equipment designed on their own working farm. Their firsthand experience allows them to create practical solutions that make daily routines more efficient and flexible. As they prepared to expand, AMS Galaxy turned to SCORE for guidance. With the support of experienced mentors, they gained the insight and tools needed to strengthen operations and continue their mission of helping family farms succeed. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers a wealth of valuable resources to help you succeed and our experienced mentors are here to guide you every step of the way. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gVCiaDpx 🎥: SCORE client Bradley Biehl, CEO of AMS Galaxy

🏡 From Caregiving Roots to Therapy-Driven Growth 🏡 Meet Active In-Home Therapy, founded by Saili Gosula to bring compassionate physical, occupational, and speech therapy directly to patients’ homes. Inspired by her caregiving background, Saili saw firsthand how staying active improves lives—and built a business to make that possible. With support from SCORE mentor Jerry Wroblewski, Saili restructured her company, hired full-time staff, expanded her therapist team, and created a sustainable growth plan that lets her unplug while her business thrives. 💪 💬 "SCORE offers experienced mentors who can help you think through whatever your current challenges are with your business. Give them a try - you won't regret it." 💡 Ready to scale your service-based business with clarity and confidence? Read Saili’s full story here: https://lnkd.in/gabhfjEW ✨ Connect with a SCORE mentor here: https://lnkd.in/efa5ytCA #SCOREsuccess #SCOREmentors #SCORESanFrancisco #HealthcareEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessSupport #InHomeTherapy #MentorshipMatters #EntrepreneurJourney

🌟 Mentor Spotlight: Brinda Wiita 🌟 Meet Brinda—a SCORE mentor with global experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare innovation. She’s led product development, clinical trials, and FDA strategy at top companies like Johnson & Johnson, Abbvie, and GSK. 🔬 From licensing and acquisition to strategic planning and medical communications, Brinda helps healthcare entrepreneurs bring breakthrough ideas to market with confidence and clarity. 🔍 Areas of Expertise: ✅ Business Planning ✅ Branding ✅ Management & Operations ✅ Marketing Strategy ✅ Product Development ✅ Technology 💡 Building a healthcare startup or scaling a wellness brand? Brinda’s mentorship can guide your next big move. Request her as a mentor here: https://lnkd.in/gF_qExg3 #SCORE #SCOREmentor #SCOREsanfrancisco #smallbusinesssuccess #mentorspotlight #entrepreneurtips #smallbusinesssupport

Nearly a decade ago, Stephanie Wiitala and Jonathan Dayton, founders of S2S Sugar 2 Salt, embraced their shared dream of opening a restaurant and scheduled their first meeting with SCORE mentors. They aimed to build a business rooted in from-scratch cooking, featuring local agricultural products and seasonal ingredients that inspired daily menu changes. From clarifying their vision to navigating the complexities of launching a restaurant, SCORE’s expert guidance and support helped them chart a clear path forward. Today, S2S Sugar 2 Salt thrives as a venture that celebrates culinary artistry and community collaboration. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers a wealth of valuable resources to help you succeed and our experienced mentors are here to guide you every step of the way. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gVCiaDpx 🎥: SCORE client Stephanie Wiitala and Jonathan Dayton, owners of S2S Sugar 2 Salt

🎯 Ready to make your marketing dollars work smarter—not harder? 🎯 Whether you're building brand awareness or scaling your reach, SCORE’s free Annual Marketing Budget Template helps you map out your strategy with clarity and control. Use this template to: 📊 Customize your budget by industry, growth stage, and goals 💡 Learn how to reduce costs without sacrificing results 📈 Break down your spending by category Marketing isn’t optional—it’s essential. Start budgeting with purpose 👉 Download the free template here: https://lnkd.in/gUapWu89 🤝 Connect with a SCORE mentor here: https://lnkd.in/efa5ytCA #SmallBusinessTips #MarketingStrategy #SCORESanFrancisco #BudgetSmart #Entrepreneurship #MarketingMatters

📌 Hurry, San Francisco entrepreneurs! Register now for our free #SmallBusiness webinar! Managing business taxes can be daunting, especially if you're focused on growing or starting your business. In this webinar, presented by the IRS, you'll learn how to use IRS online systems to make managing your taxes easier and faster. IRS Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs - Tools to Save Time and Stay Compliant Date & Time: September 11, 2025, 1:00pm EDT Live event (online) Cost: $0.00 Duration: 1 Hour Language: English Register now ↓ https://bit.ly/45HExTo

💡 Did you Know? 💡 SCORE is the largest volunteer business mentoring network in the U.S. — with 10,000+ mentors across approximately 230-250 chapters nationwide! That’s thousands of experts ready to help small businesses grow, for free. 📍Find your local chapter 🤝 Get matched with a mentor 🚀 Start building your dream. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/efa5ytCA #SCOREmentors #SmallBusinessSupport #EntrepreneurTips #DidYouKnow #BusinessGrowth #MentorshipMatters

Happy Sunday AND Game Day! 🏈 This week's thought starter is inspired by the return of NFL this week: Even the best players fumble. What’s a business setback that taught you resilience? #GameDay

💥 MYTH BUSTED: If I build it, customers will come. 💡 FACT: A great product isn’t enough—you need strategy and visibility. SCORE mentors help you define your target market and build smart outreach plans using tools like the Target Market Data Worksheet. 🎯 Start with clarity. Grow with purpose. Download the worksheet here: https://lnkd.in/g5qrYu9m 🤝 Connect with a SCORE mentor: https://lnkd.in/efa5ytCA #SCORE #smallbusinesstruths #SCOREmentors #startsmart #SCOREsanfrancisco #growyourbusiness #marketingstrategy