Why Small Businesses Matter in Westport: Menking Tutoring

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Why Small Businesses Matter

Shop small, do big things for your community

Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!

You're IT Menking Tutoring!

Three questions with Steven Menking, founder of Menking Tutoring.

When you purchase one of my courses, we give away a course to a student in need for free. Giving back to our communities and our world is one way small businesses can make a difference with a lasting impact.

Why did you start your business?

I started Menking Tutoring because I wanted to expand access for students to get high-quality test prep online. I have been a full-time private tutor for almost a decade, and I found that I couldn't help all the students who came to me because of my busy one-to-one tutoring schedule. My goal, mission, and passion are to improve educational outcomes and reach as many students, families, schools, and communities as possible.

I love what I do, and it is my honor to come alongside students as they prepare for their standardized tests, approaching it from the test-taking mindset first and the techniques and practice after. I have found that introducing how our brains operate under the stress of taking a test and what you can do to prepare mentally and physically dramatically improves outcomes... alongside the dedication and hard work to get the scores you deserve!

What is your best-selling product/service?

We just launched our ACT course last year and have had our SAT course online since 2020. Since then, hundreds of students have seen incredible results and have made it into the school of their dreams. I have even heard from some of my students that their score on their SAT or ACT is specifically what got them off of the waitlist! In a time of confusion surrounding standardized tests, I ensure I am up-to-date with the latest changes, and only use College Board official practice tests and examples.

Have you "reimagined" your small business?

I approach having a small business with the idea that it is a privilege that should be shared. I am extremely passionate about expanding access to everyone for high-quality test prep. To accomplish this, I have partnered with eight schools nationally and internationally to provide students with my SAT and ACT course free of charge, serving hundreds of students who couldn't afford a program like this. I have put all of my skills, knowledge, and expertise into both of these courses and have placed them at a cost that is affordable to many families with scholarships available.

When you purchase one of my courses, we give away a course to a student in need for free. Giving back to our communities and our world is one way small businesses can make a difference with a lasting impact.

Steven and Courtney would like to nominate Brittany Stich to be featured next - "A Weston mom with an incredible business"!

Visit Menking Tutoring online here, and make sure to check out their Facebook, and Instagram pages as well!

HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!

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