SCORE offers the largest network of volunteer business mentors providing free answers to your business questions.
Browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or ask a question and let us pair you with the right expert. We’re here to help you succeed.
Mentor Profiles
Do you have specific criteria and want to explore in more detail? — Find your mentor by filtering your search by location, communication method, language, expertise, and industry.
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Don't have the time to browse mentor profiles? — Fill out the mentoring request form, and we will pair you with a mentor and assist you in setting up a free mentoring appointment.
Our Locations
You can meet with us at any of our offices spread throughout the area, although, until further notice, all mentoring sessions are now remote, either by phone, email or online.
THE NEXT SUCCESS COULD BE YOURS!
In 2020, SCORE Northwest New Jersey mentors helped start 36 new businesses, create 62 new jobs and provided 1,098 chapter services including mentoring sessions provided and workshop attendees.
MENTORING WORKS!
Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth. Get started on your small business journey, and find your mentor today!
Frequently Asked Questions
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any citizen or permanent resident that owns or wants to start a business. Partnering with you one-on-one, SCORE mentors support your success through offering experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating on small business topics.
SCORE mentors bring years of business experience, many of them successful small business owners themselves. Mentors volunteer through SCORE to help other entrepreneurs like you, by sharing their real-world experience and bona fide knowledge in running successful small businesses. SCORE mentors also provide practical tools and resources to make some owner tasks easier.
SCORE mentors will not make decisions for you or complete important ownership tasks on your behalf. They also cannot provide tax or legal advice. However, SCORE mentors can provide clear guidance on what your options are so you can confidently make decisions and take positive action toward your own success.
SCORE mentoring sessions are collaborative meetings between the small business owner and the SCORE mentor. During these sessions, you can share your business goals, progress, challenges and questions. SCORE mentors will offer advice, resources, and insights so you gain clarity on your next best steps.
SCORE mentoring sessions are typically scheduled for an hour and held virtually, through online meetings, phone calls, and even through email exchanges. While mentoring sessions have goals and objectives, the partnership is informal and informational with your assigned mentor.
A SCORE mentoring relationship lasts as long as you need it. That can mean it is a few meaningful sessions to achieve a specific goal or overcome a particular challenge. Or, it can be a SCORE mentoring relationship lasts for years, when you always have a trusted advisor for the life of your small business.
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Our Mentors
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Customer Relations
Other
Strategy & Planning
I can help business owners communicate more effectively with their business partners, vendors and community... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
I worked for Lilly USA (formerly Eli Lilly Company) as an Executive Sales Representative in the Pharmaceutical... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Bio – Bruce S. Fisher Vice President International—Retired (12/31/12) Bruce Fisher is a highly regarded leader in... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Technology
As a founder of three businesses, Ive done everything to make each business a success starting from initial idea to... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Franchising
Human Resources
Score assisted with the development and training for my Minuteman Press franchise printing business (Sold but currently... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Non-Profit
Operations
Other
Over the course of my career, I developed and executed business plans for multiple domestic and international media... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
How I can Help:
My goal is to provide the guidance... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
Matt has worked within the Consumer Electronics and Insurance arenas for over 40 years. He held various increasing... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Human Resources
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Strategy & Planning
Technology
Define target market Define product or service Write a business plan Develop marketing plan Develop sales plan Ongoing... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Customer Relations
Human Resources
Operations
Strategy & Planning
I would be interested in helping a small business or non-profit in any way desired where my education and work... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Customer Relations
Financing / Capital
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Strategy & Planning
I enjoy listening and speaking with people about business. I have experience in most areas from small start-ups through... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
Mike has broad experience in consumer products marketing including over the counter drugs, personal and beauty care and... Read More >
Government Regulations & Contracting
Human Resources
Legal Issues
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Cash flow analysis, breakeven calculations, projections related to bank loans and investors, incremental cost analysis... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
I love solving business challenges. I am a very good listener, able to guide clients to making good choices and the... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
I can help businesses in the early front end of starting a business from defining their brand positioning and unique... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Technology
Barry Marks is a Partner with IntelliCom Analytics, leading global market research and operational management of the... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Financing / Capital
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Technology
I want to help aspiring entrepreneurs form and improve new business ventures through a collaborative approach
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Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
I have experience starting, building and selling a variety of businesses and I would like to be able to help others who... Read More >
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
Recently retired, I believe I can help small business aspirants and owners with my particular skill set - which... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Creation and development of Business Plans
Creation of Financial Statements/Cash Flow Analyses
Review of Contracts,... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Customer Relations
Franchising
Operations
I have 35 years of practical business experience including significant time at the managerial and executive levels. I'm... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Operations
Experience in Controller and Tax positions. Financial Reengineering/Process Interface. Financial Planning and Analysis... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Customer Relations
Non-Profit
Operations
Other
Strategy & Planning
.I am a Certified Master Business Coach, who can provide strategic tools to small business owners, and non-profits that... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
“Plan your work and work your plan”. All forms and sizes of businesses need to have focus and establish a Plan; a... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Financing / Capital
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Strategy & Planning
I have a passion for small business owners as I have been doing it as the Assistant Director of the Small Business... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Apply my 20+ years of business experience working in the industrial sector as a consultant and corporate executive.
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Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Financing / Capital
My 20+ years experience is in Accounting and Finance. I can help with business accounting and financial analysis of th... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
PLAN YOUR WORK AND WORK THE PLAN. Successful entrepreneurs need to establish a road map for success - A business... Read More >