Our Sponsors

Support provided by corporations and businesses allows for the development and implementation of SCORE programs, projects and resources.  These alliance partnerships make it possible for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners to receive an outstanding array of resource tools, education and workshops.

For more information on the opportunity to become a Sponsor, please contact Resa Kierstein, Director of Business Development at resa.kierstein@scorefoundation.org.

NATIONAL CORPORATE PATRONS
AT&T

AT&T is a recognized leading worldwide provider of IP-based communications services to businesses and a leading U.S. provider of wireless, high speed Internet access, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. has developed a small business resource site, http://smallbiz.att.com/, which features tips, tools, events and advice.
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services.
The Company Corporation
The Company Corporation brings entrepreneurs two, free how-to workbooks, How To Really Structure Your Business and How to Really Start Your Own Business. TCC is a long-time sponsor.
Constant Contact
Constant Contact®, Inc. is a leading provider of on-demand email marketing and interactive communications services for small businesses, associations and nonprofits. Through customizable, easy-to-use tools, including email marketing and online surveys, Constant Contact helps all types of small organizations build stronger customer relationships, drive sales and achieve success.
Deluxe Corporation Foundation
The Deluxe Corporation Foundation underwrites funding for the creation and implementation of a new program, the DELUXE/SCORE Success Advantage business mentoring methodology, which will support SCORE’s new business model. The program will provide specific training, templates and processes that SCORE mentors can use to help aspiring entrepreneurs start new businesses.
Google
Google is the most frequently used search engine. Google has a broad array of products and services for businesses to find new customers, sell their products, and be more productive. Google has donated free Google AdWords to SCORE through a Beta grant.
Intacct
Intacct is a market and technology leader in cloud computing for financial software for small businesses. The Intacct accounting software system includes accounting, revenue recognition, purchasing, vendor management, financial consolidation and financial reporting applications, all delivered over the Internet via cloud computing.
Intuit, Inc.
Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax® software, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing.
Microsoft
Microsoft is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices.

PartnerUp
PartnerUp, a Deluxe Corporation Company, is the first and largest online community geared solely toward small business owners and entrepreneurs. They are the leading provider of enterprise solutions software for companies looking to target the small business market.

Paychex
Paychex is committed to providing businesses the freedom to succeed. We do this by offering products and services that help clients do what they do best – run their business. From calculating payroll and filing tax payments to administering retirement plans and workers' compensation, Paychex gives its clients relief from administrative hassles so they can focus on their bottom line. For resources to help you start, grow, and manage your business, visit www.buildmybiz.com.

Regus
Regus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workplaces, with products and services ranging from fully equipped offices to professional meeting rooms, business lounges and the world’s largest network of video communication studios. Over a million customers a day benefit from Regus facilities spread across a global footprint of 1,200 locations in 550 cities and 95 countries, allowing individuals and companies to work wherever, however and whenever they want. Visit Regus.com.

Sam's Club
Sam’s Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Sam’s Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide, as well in Brazil, China and Mexico by offering superior values on quality merchandise and services for small business.  Learn more at samsclub.com and www5.samsclub.com/YourBusiness.aspx.
The SCORE Foundation
The SCORE Foundation is a nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting the SCORE Association. The foundation raises contributions and makes donations to support SCORE mentoring and training. In FY10, the foundation provided more than $900,000 in support to SCORE.
SPIKE TV
SPIKE is honored to be among such influential companies. We are a national leader in programming that supports small business and entrepreneurship, while simultaneously entertaining the heck out of people. The brand speaks to men’s adventurous side – to work harder, be stronger and to make as much as possible along the way.
The UPS Store
With more than 4,300 locations, The UPS Store comprises the nation’s largest franchise system of retail shipping, postal, printing and business service centers. Because each location is run by a small business owner, they understand the challenges and rewards of running your own business. In addition to packing and shipping services, your locally owned The UPS Store offers professional printing services, mailboxes with a real street address, notary, direct mail services, and more.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. SCORE is a resource partner with the SBA. The SBA administers a Congressional grant, which provides SCORE with funding. SCORE volunteers work with the SBA to provide small business mentoring and training to entrepreneurs through SBA offices.
VISA

The Visa Business Network takes you step-by-step through the process of setting goals to seeing it through. From cash flow to creating a website to increasing sales, our goals are a valuable resource for your business.

NATIONAL CORPORATE SPONSORS
American Airlines 
American Airlines is proud to partner with SCORE to provide small businesses with valuable online business resources that offer real-world application. American has a variety of innovative travel products and programs designed specifically to help small and medium-sized businesses get maximum value from their travel budget. To learn more, visit www.aa.com/business.
American Express OPEN

American Express OPEN is the leading payment card issuer for small businesses in the United States and supports business owners with products and services to help them run and grow their businesses. This includes business charge and credit cards that deliver purchasing power, flexibility, rewards, savings on business services from an expanded lineup of partners and online tools and services designed to help improve profitability. Learn more at OPEN.com and OPENForum.com.

Docstoc
Docstoc provides the widest selection and best quality of business and legal documents that can be easily previewed and downloaded to help people start, grow and manage their small business.
FranNet
FranNet assists individuals with the entire franchise process – from franchising an existing business to purchasing or selling a franchise. FranNet is committed to providing continuous marketing, business and operational support so that they may be looked upon as the most knowledgeable, professional and successful franchise consultants in the industry.
Groupon
Groupon is a global leader in local commerce, making it easy for people around the world to discover great businesses at unbeatable prices. Groupon is reinventing the traditional small business world by providing merchants with a suite of products and services, including customizable deal campaigns, credit card payments processing capabilities and point-of-sale solutions to help them attract more customers and run their operations more effectively. Learn more at GrouponWorks.com.

MassMutual
Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities.
MoodysBiz.com
Moody’s Corporation offers small business access to its credit resource center for small business - MoodysBiz.com. MoodysBiz.com offers complimentary credit analysis, economic tools and resource information designed to help small businesses make financial planning decisions.
NFLPA
The National Football League Players Association is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. In addition to representing all players in matters concerning wages, hours and working conditions and protects their rights as professional football players, the NFLPA provides assistance to charitable and community organizations and provides other member services and activities. Visit www.nflplayers.com.

Office Depot
The Office Depot Foundation supports non-profit organizations around the world, focused on improving the lives of children, building communities and disaster relief. Office Depot, Inc. is one of the world's largest sellers of office products and an industry leader in every distribution channel, including stores, direct mail, contract delivery, the Internet and business-to-business electronic commerce.

Patch
Patch is an innovative way to find out about and participate in what's going on near you. It’s a community-specific news, information and engagement platform that’s revolutionizing the way neighbors connect with each other, their communities, and the national conversation. On Patch, you can keep up with local news and events; learn more about local businesses; participate in discussions; share your perspectives via our blog; and submit your own announcements, photos, and reviews.

Rocket Lawyer
Rocket Lawyer™ was founded in August of 2008 to make legal services easy and accessible for everyone. With Rocket Lawyer, users can easily create customized legal documents that can be downloaded and shared instantly. Lawyers can access easy online marketing tools and resources. For more information, please visit RocketLawyer.com.

SPONSORS
Red Wing Shoes
Red Wing Shoe Stores are the premier destination for modern craftsmen seeking premium work footwear and personal service rarely experienced at retail today. Owning a Red Wing Shoe Store represents a unique investment opportunity. Stores enjoy strong year-round business, healthy margins, low expenses, and significant ROI potential. They require only a limited number of employees, enjoy reasonable retail hours and are supported by a full array of experts. Visit RedWingShoes.com.

MEDIA SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
AllBusiness
AllBusiness.com is an online media and e-commerce company that provides SCORE with valuable articles and resources. AllBusiness.com helps entrepreneurs, small and growing businesses provides how to info online.

AOL/Small Business
AOL/Small Business features prominent links to the SCORE web site. In addition, SCORE is a featured content provider with numerous articles and 60-second small business guides on the AOL/Small Business site. AOL/Small Business offers information, resources and links on starting and running a small business.
Biz Talk With Josh Smith
Biz Talk With Josh Smith on CBS radio is the only weekly show that focuses on entrepreneurs, small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses, and the critical issues, concerns and developments which impact these groups.
Visit www.biztalkwithjosh.com
Count Me In/Make Mine a Million
Count Me In promotes economic independence and the growth of women owned businesses. Their Make Mine a Million program provides support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises. Count Me In is a SCORE sponsor.

Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur magazine and Entrepreneur.com feature the latest developments in technology, money, management and marketing, highlighting products, services and strategies to help run better businesses. Entrepreneur is SCORE's magazine, media partner.

The FENG
The FENG is the world’s largest networking group of CFO’s, Controllers, and Treasurers.  We enable senior officers to network, share job leads and build friendships with their peers.
Inc. 500|5000
The Inc. 500|5000 award is one of the most prestigious entrepreneurial awards in American business. It ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing companies based on revenue growth over a three-year period, from 2005 to 2008. SCORE clients have made it to the Inc. 500 list, including Metier Software.
MyBizHomepage
MyBizHomepage is a free, web-based service that provides easy-to-use financial analytics and other information to help small and emerging businesses run more smoothly and profitably. MyBizHomepage offers SCORE to its national community of entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Latin Business Today
Latin Business Today is a web publication which enables growth for Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs in today’s economy through its mentors, business listings, features on success small business, and thought leader profiles. They also feature webinars, tips and recommendations on finance, law, IT, innovation, trends, strategy, marketing and work/life balance. Their mission is: Inform, Inspire, Mentor & Empower. Learn more at www.LatinBusinessToday.com.
My Own Business
My Own Business (MYOB) is a nonprofit organization committed to helping entrepreneurs prosper. MYOB offers free online courses and resources compiled by a team of business experts who have volunteered their experience to help others succeed.
SBTV
SBTV - Small Business Television Network is the first television network on the web devoted 100 percent to the small business market--from business start-ups to established enterprises. SBTV is a SCORE supporter.

SmallBizTechnology.com
Smallbiztechnology.com is educates small business owners in how to use technology as a tool to grow their business. Through events, online content, books, presentations and more, thousands of small businesses have learned how to technology to save time, save money, get more customers, increase profits, and boost productivity in their businesses. Smallbiztechnology.com is honored to partner with SCORE!
Small Business School
Small Business School is a weekly, half-hour television show that began in 1994 on PBS-member stations in the United States. In 1995 it began airing on IBB Voice of America TV (VOA) around the world, then on cable stations worldwide. Entrepreneur and host Hattie Bryant's blog provides small business information and daily video tips.
Soundview Executive Book Summaries
SCORE's alliance with Soundview Executive Book Summaries brings SCORE mentors the latest small business practices, trends and research. Each year, Soundview chooses the 30 best business books of the year and summarizes key points into easy-to-read, eight-page summaries.
The Small Business Company

Small business training to help your business succeed. The Small Business Company provides some of the free online training on the SCORE website. They specialize in web based content that is used by many small business support organizations across the globe.
The Street.com
TheStreet.com, Inc. is a leading digital financial media company. We provide our readers content and tools through a range of online platforms, including web sites, mobile devices, email services, widgets, blogs, podcasts and online video channels on reliable and actionable investing ideas, news and analysis, financial data and analytical tools.
The Veterans Corporation
SCORE and The Veterans Corporation work together to provide resources and business mentoring to Veteran business owners. The Veterans Corporation features Ask SCORE for business mentoring on its website.
The Wall Street Journal Online
The Wall Street Journal operates WSJ.com/SmallBusiness, an information and resource site for entrepreneurs and business owners. This section of the site provides business columns, how-to articles and links to SCORE mentoring. In addition, it provides business plan tools, blogs and podcasts, a trademark search option, as well as information on business opportunities and franchises.