About SCORE

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SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SCORE is headquartered in Herndon, VA and Washington, DC and has 389 chapters throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors. SCORE was founded in 1964.

We are America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. Get biz advice today.

• SCORE offers Ask SCORE email advice online.

• Face-to-face small business mentoring at 389 chapter offices. Find an office.

• Low-cost workshops at 389 chapter offices nationwide. Find an office.

• "How to" articles and business templates

• Online workshops and learning

SCORE's 10,500 volunteer counselors have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers are working or retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders who share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. Learn more about volunteering with SCORE.

• 2006 Interactive Media Awards, Outstanding Achievement Award

• 2006 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence: SCORE Web Site & FY05 Annual Report

• 2005 Webby Award, Webby Worthy Site

• 2005 Award of Distinction, The Communicator Awards

• 2004 ASAE Summit Award, Association Excellence

• 2004 Silver Inkwell Award (IABC)

• 2004 Web Marketing Association Award

• 2003 USA Freedom Corps Award, Volunteerism

• 2003 Web Marketing Association Award

• 2003 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence: Web & Intranet Site

• 1997 Microsoft NW Best Practices for Counseling by Electronic Mail