Business Mentor NY – a program of Empire State Development

Program Update

Mentees and Mentors,

We appreciate your interest in mentorship. Please be advised that after March 31, 2024, the Business Mentor NY Program will cease to operate. However, you can continue to access mentoring services by contacting Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in your area at esd.ny.gov/eac-directory to obtain one-on-one counseling with your current business idea or small business.

If you would like to continue offering pro bono mentoring services to entrepreneurs or small business owners, please email us at nylovessmbiz@esd.ny.gov with your core business skills, experience or education and your preferred service area.

Sign in required

Only registered users can perform this action

Sign in

Not a registered user? Join MicroMentor today!

My full assessment

Set up and Planning

  • Tried to sell to customers
  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident

Market Research

  • Confident
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Confident

Finances

  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident

Sales

  • Confident
  • Confident
  • Confident

Operations

  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident
  • Very Confident
Note: your identity will not be shared with this member.
This field is required

Refer Robert LaFountain to a Colleague

Share this profile with a friend or colleague. We'll include a direct link to this person's profile along with your Personal Message. Thanks!

Your name:

Your email:

This field is required
This field is required
  BMNY Capital Chamber Foundation of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

Robert LaFountain Entrepreneur

Location Schenectady, New York, United States of America
Venture Industry Financial/Insurance Services
Languages spoken
  • English
Recent Activity

What I need help with

My background as an entrepreneur

My current challenges

Identifying clients that can benefit from my services, to include business owners and individuals. Additionally, finding other service providers; CPS's, accountants, Lawyers, that have clients that could benefit from my services.

Actions I’ve taken so far

I have built a website, social media presence, Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, and joined the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce

My future goals

Continue to build a presence and identify clients that would benefit from my services.

My motivations to work with a mentor

Gain valuable knowledge from an experienced professional, hopefully, reducing my learning curve.


About my venture

Cash Flow With Benefits Started 2020

Financial Advisor that focuses solely on the Infinite Banking Concept and High Cash Value Life insurance

Countries of operation: United States of America