Live Q&A – Expert Solutions and Advice for Hispanic-Owned Businesses

Join us for an hour-long Q&A session in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as we support and recognize Hispanic entrepreneurs and business owners across the United States. According to The International Society of Logistics, Latino business owners grew by 34% in the U.S. over the past 10 years. To help continue that growth and recognize the Hispanic communities, we have invited a panel of small business experts, SCORE Mentors, dedicated to answering your questions about starting, managing, and maintaining a business. Why should you attend this event? Many Hispanic entrepreneurs are turning to SCORE for help and, like them, you can too. "I was attempting to gain a better understanding of my financial records and improve my managerial skills. Not only did Les Babcock help me with my financial statements, he also helped me with my taxes, legal obligations, marketing strategy, insurance and business planning. We also worked on my personnel needs and developed an employee handbook." Arturo Guillen, Arturos Mexican Restaurant Jackie Mendive, owner of Empanadas on the Go, came to SCORE to understand how to put a business together. SCORE mentor Brian Jarvis helped Mendive with everything from the legal framework to creating the LLC, to bookkeeping. Most importantly, says Mendive, he helped her with branding and marketing. “Brian Jarvis was instrumental in helping me set up shop,” she says. Presenter: William A. Nicolai I am a retired global financial controller that managed all aspects of financial reporting, financial planning, analytics, budgeting, cash flow planning, and back room operations. Having worked internationally, I understand logistics, customs compliance, regulations and contractual obligations. Having lived many years in Latin America, I appreciate different cultures and understand user requirements and tendencies. Presenter: Sebastian Latashen I believe that a professional should share his knowledge and tools to his community to add value to organizations, no matter what size they are. For all these reasons, I combined my professional career with an academic part and another one in the Argentine media. Now, recently arrived in the United States, I intend to continue along this path and I believe that SCORE can help me to follow it. Presenter: Ricardo Casas I am experienced in marketing, business plans, market analysis, retail site selection, business operations, financial management, customer acquisition and retention. I have been CEO of small and medium companies, worked for large multinational companies and have extensive international experience. If you would like to discuss how I can help you, please contact me.