SCORE Business Mentoring

At SCORE, business mentoring is always free-of-charge.
At many offices, consultants charge $100-$500 per hour, but SCORE offers its business consultations free of charge. Our volunteers donate their time and talent. As a nonprofit association, we bring Fortune 500 executives and successful entrepreneurs to your team as mentors. Get confidential mentoring.

Business mentoring relationships can last just a few sessions or a number of years, based on your needs as an entrepreneur.

Prepare for your mentoring session by arriving with a well-thought-out idea, preliminary business plan and other information that will help you maximize your one-on-one consultation.

SCORE volunteers sometimes counsel in teams, bringing a specific strength to the table. Mentors may be available to visit you at your place of business to learn about your venture and concerns.

Local SCORE chapters offer low-cost business workshops and seminars for both start-up and in-business entrepreneurs.

Training covers a variety of topics, from writing a business plan to importing/exporting to e-commerce. Workshops also offer a chance to network with local, small business owners.

Contact your local SCORE office to learn about local business workshops.