SCORE Mentors

10/28/2026

📊 Ready to stop guessing and start seeing what really drives your business?

Join SCORE Mentors Dallas and Plano Public Library for Workshop #4: See What Matters: Build Your First AI Business Dashboard.

In this practical, hands-on session led by Maureen Cappallo and Victor Cuevas, we’ll walk through a real-world scenario using a fictional auto-service business. You’ll learn how AI can seamlessly transform everyday data—customer inquiries, scheduled appointments, marketing activity, and follow-ups—into a simple, actionable dashboard that powers smarter business decisions.

💡 No technical background required! Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just getting started, this session is designed to give you clarity and confidence.

🗓 When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST
📍 Where: Parr Library (6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093)
🎟 Cost: FREE
👉 Register today: https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt00000RVwY1

🔗 Event details: https://www.score.org/tx/dallas/business-education/business-ai-forum-2/

10/26/2026

Ready to secure funding for your business? 💼📈

Whether you’re launching a new startup, expanding operations, or preparing to apply for small business capital, understanding your banking and financing options is key to sustainable growth.

Join SCORE for the upcoming workshop: Business Banking & Loan Essentials!

What you’ll learn:
✅ How lenders evaluate small business loan applications

✅ Essential financial requirements & documentation

✅ Choosing the right business banking solutions for your goals

✅ Actionable steps to build borrowing readiness

Take control of your business finances and set yourself up for funding success.

🔗 Register for free: https://www.score.org/tx/dallas/business-education/business-banking-loan-essentials

Ready to take your business finances to the next level? Whether you’re launching a new business, expanding an existing one, or preparing to secure funding, understanding your banking and financing options is essential.

10/22/2026

🚨 Small business owners, it's time to get holiday-ready!

Small Business Saturday is your chance to get in front of new customers, bring in more sales and set your business up for a strong holiday season. But don't leave your plan to the last minute.

Swipe through for 8 ways to make the most of it, then check out SCORE's Holiday Success Hub [link in comments] for more tips, tools and resources. 🎁

Save this post for your holiday prep checklist! 📌

10/21/2026

When Banks Say NO, Your Business Dreams Don't Have to Stop!

Have you been turned down for a traditional business loan? Don't get discouraged! There are other financing options that could help you start, grow, or expand your small business.

Join SCORE Mentors for a FREE webinar and discover alternative funding opportunities that may be the right fit for your business!

📅 Thur, October 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM PDT
💻 Online Webinar

What You'll Learn:
✅ Explore funding options beyond traditional bank loans
✅ Learn about SBA loans, grants, and microlending programs
✅ Compare financing costs, qualifications, and requirements
✅ Understand the advantages and challenges of different funding sources
✅ Discover how to choose financing that supports your business goals

Whether you're launching a new business, looking to expand, or searching for additional capital, this webinar can help you make more informed funding decisions.

Ready to explore your funding options? Visit www.score.org/business-education to find the webinar and register!

Know a small business owner who could benefit from this information? Tag them in the comments or share this post!

10/20/2026

The bank just said NO. What do you do? 👀

Plot twist: THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO GET FUNDED! 💰

…and Boyd Karren of Otro Financial is breaking down your options on Thursday!

Comment “FUNDING” and we’ll send you the link to register.

10/19/2026

Sometimes, the biggest business win is realizing how far you've come.

When SCORE client Dave started his business 16 years ago, he was working out of his backyard garage with no college degree and no business experience. Today, he's built a profitable automotive business, paid off $167,000 in debt, and secured the financing he needs to grow his three companies.

But the biggest change isn't just in the numbers. It's in how Dave sees himself and what he's accomplished.

After a decade of working with SCORE mentors and learning to understand the financial side of business, Dave presented his growth strategy to four banks. All four made offers.

Reflecting on the milestone, he shared:

“I'm finally making that transition from the ‘I should be here, I should be doing this’ syndrome to the ‘look what I've done, look what I've got, and look where I'm going’ syndrome.”

Mentorship can help entrepreneurs build stronger businesses, make more informed decisions, and recognize the progress they've made along the way.

Sometimes, it's time to stop focusing on how far you have to go and celebrate how far you've already come.

Way to GROW, Dave!

10/16/2026

Sometimes the best financial decision you can make is getting another perspective. 💙

Meet Zoila Sanguinetti, a SCORE mentor with financial planning experience who helps entrepreneurs work through the numbers, think through their options and make informed decisions for their businesses.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you meet with a mentor. That’s what mentoring is for.

This National Financial Planning Month, connect with a SCORE mentor and get guidance for the financial questions behind your business.

📈 Your business. Your goals. Your plan.

10/15/2026

🚨 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A SCORE CLIENT JUST HIT HSN!

Two years after winning the grand prize in one of SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competitions, Lisa Basini of Baking Coach, Inc. has taken another exciting step forward: featuring her cookie dough kits on a live HSN broadcast! 🍪📺

Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JdMD8Fxoc/
Lisa's segment begins at the 4-minute mark!

Baking Coach is on a mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for the differently-abled, and we're thrilled to celebrate Lisa and her team's growing success.

From the pitch competition stage to the national stage, we're cheering you on, Lisa! 🎉

10/15/2026

Join us for community lunch from 12:00-1:00 this Friday, 10/16 for a special conversation with our dear friend David Broner.

David—a longtime small business owner and current volunteer mentor with SCORE Mentors—recently wrote and published his ethical will. That's a document in the Jewish tradition that gives the writer the opportunity to tell their story and pass on life lessons to future generations.

Many of us in the Green Garage have been impressed and inspired by David's work on his ethical will. Join us on Friday to hear more about the tradition, the process, and David's life story.

12:00-1:00 at the Green Garage, 4444 2nd Ave. Fee and open to all, lunch courtesy of Seasons Market & Cafe.

📸 Photo of David courtesy of GG alum Brendan Ross, Photographer.

10/14/2026

Getting ready to launch a product?

Your barcode does more than speed up checkout. It helps retailers and online marketplaces identify your products, manage inventory and connect your brand to the products you sell.

Learn how to choose the right product identifiers and set your business up for a successful launch in our latest article, brought to you by GS1 US.

Learn why barcodes matter and how you can set them up to ensure launch success.

10/12/2026

What are the 5 questions your customers need answered before they are ready to buy?

Next Saturday, our AI for Small Business Workshop Series becomes even more hands-on.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026

🕑 2:00–3:30 PM — extended to 90 minutes to give you more build time

📍 Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway, Plano, TX

In Workshop #3: AI-Powered Customer Conversations, we will spend much less time on slides and much more time building in real time.

Bring your business profile, questions people ask you the most from your business, and we will show how AI can turn your real customer questions, emails, reviews, inquiries, and sales conversations into:

• the 5 Customer Questions that matter most
• clearer messaging and a stronger offer
• and an offer page built around your own business

This is not a generic AI website exercise. The goal is for you to walk away with a draft offer page based on your real business, your real offer, and your real customers.

To get the most from the workshop, bring your laptop and 10–30 real customer questions, emails, reviews, inquiries, comments, or sales conversations. If you do not have those available, simply bring the five questions customers ask you most often.

No coding experience is required.

Free workshop — registration required: https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt00000RVbQO

Presented by SCORE Dallas and Plano Public Library

10/12/2026

📣 CALLING ALL DFW VOLUNTEERS!

Do you believe strong communities create stronger businesses? We’re looking for passionate volunteers across Dallas–Fort Worth who want to make a difference in the North Texas small business community!

We have opportunities for you to connect, collaborate, and contribute your talents.

✨ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:

🤝 Sponsorships: Build meaningful relationships with sponsors and community partners.

📣 Outreach Coordinator: Help us expand our reach and connect with more entrepreneurs throughout North Texas.

🎓 Workshop Coordinator: Help coordinate workshops, training sessions, and educational opportunities that empower small business owners.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, emerging leader, community advocate, or someone who simply wants to give back, there’s a place for you on our team!

💡 Build connections. Share your expertise. Strengthen your community.

📩 Interested in volunteering? Contact Bob Siffermann directly at [email protected] for more information.

Your experience matters. Your network matters. Your impact matters!

09/29/2026

Want to make a measurable impact on the North Texas economy? SCORE is expanding its leadership team and actively recruiting dedicated professionals to support local entrepreneurs.

We are currently looking for leaders in three key areas:

Sponsorships: Cultivate strategic community partnerships and secure resources to sustain our no-cost business mentoring and educational programs.

Outreach: Connect with local business leaders, community hubs, and founders to increase awareness of SCORE’s high-impact resources.

Workshop Coordination: Plan, host, and facilitate high-value educational events that give entrepreneurs actionable tools to launch and scale.

Whether you are a corporate executive, an active founder, or a subject matter expert, your experience can directly fuel the success of Dallas small businesses.

Get Involved: Contact Bob Siffermann at [email protected] to discuss how you can contribute.

09/17/2026

Looking for a way to cut through the daily AI noise and actually grow your business?

Join SCORE and the Plano Public Library for a free, 5-part hands-on workshop series: AI for a Stronger Small Business.

Learn directly from local business owners, SMU students, faculty, and peers sharing real case studies—no technical background needed.

Workshop Schedule & Registration Links:
💻 Sept 23 (6:30 PM - Virtual): Why AI Now? Opportunities for SMBs

👉 Register for Virtual Session
📍 Oct 3 (10:30 AM - Haggard Library): Get & Keep Customers with AI

👉 Register at Haggard Library
📍 Oct 17 (2:00 PM - Davis Library): Work Smarter with AI Tools

👉 Register at Davis Library
📍 Nov 14 (10:30 AM - Parr Library): Improve Profitability with AI

👉 Register at Parr Library
📍 Dec 19 (10:30 AM - Harrington Library): Show & Tell and Next Steps

👉 Register at Harrington Library
All skill levels are welcome. Save your spot today!

https://www.plano.gov/business-entrepreneurship

09/15/2026

Want to make a measurable impact on the North Texas economy? Score is expanding its leadership team and actively recruiting dedicated professionals to support local entrepreneurs.

We are currently looking for leaders in three key areas:

Sponsorships: Cultivate strategic community partnerships and secure resources to sustain our no-cost business mentoring and educational programs.

Outreach: Connect with local business leaders, community hubs, and founders to increase awareness of SCORE’s high-impact resources.

Workshop Coordination: Plan, host, and facilitate high-value educational events that give entrepreneurs actionable tools to launch and scale.

Whether you are a corporate executive, an active founder, or a subject matter expert, your experience can directly fuel the success of Dallas small businesses.

Get Involved: Contact Bob Siffermann at [email protected] to discuss how you can contribute.

09/11/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level? 🚀

Your business success is our success!

Whether you’re just launching a startup or looking to grow an established
business, SCORE Fort Worth offers free expert guidance every step of the way.

Here is what our trusted advisors offer to local entrepreneurs across DFW:

Free, confidential mentoring tailored to your business goals.

Support for all stages — from brand-new startups to growing companies.

Flexible appointments — available both in-person and virtually.

Practical resources — including templates, workshops, and business tools.

Experienced advice from seasoned professionals who want to see you succeed.

📲 Get Started Today: Scan the QR code in the image or or score.org/tx/fort-worth to request your free mentor!

09/08/2026

North Texas is one of the fastest-growing business hubs in the country—and the next generation of Dallas & Fort Worth entrepreneurs needs experienced leadership to navigate that growth.

At SCORE Mentors, we believe strong mentorship and community support build resilient businesses.

We are actively seeking experienced professionals, strategic organizers, and community leaders for key volunteer leadership positions:

Sponsorships: Drive strategic partnership development and cultivate key corporate relationships.

Outreach: Lead community engagement initiatives and build direct connections with local founders.

Workshop Coordinator: Manage event operations, logistics, and educational programming.

Volunteering with SCORE offers a meaningful platform to extend your professional impact, expand your executive network, and give back to the local business ecosystem.

Interested in contributing your expertise?

Contact Bob Siffermann directly at [email protected] to discuss how you can get involved.

09/02/2026

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