Whether you’re starting, expanding or preparing to exit your business, SCORE’s experienced mentors are here to guide you - at no cost. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and faster growth.
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Discover how owner and director Paulina Enriquez turned Wonder Kids Learning Center from a long-held dream into a full-capacity childcare center in just a few months, serving children ages 3 months to 5 years. With SCORE mentoring, she transformed her passion for early education into a comprehensive business plan that helped her secure community and bank support—earning recognition from M&T Bank for her leadership along the way.
“It is the passion and commitment I have for education; I truly believe that education can change the world,” Paulina shared. “When I had down moments, he always cheered me up and told me, ‘You can do it.’ I needed that encouragement to keep going.”
The Startup Roadmap outlines each step in starting a business with detailed information and resources. And with SCORE, you don’t have to do it alone.
This 3-part course will help you plan the next stage for your business, for yourself and for generations to come.
Learn how to navigate common small business crises including natural disasters, economic downturns, PR crises, and more.
The Getting Started with Small Business eCommerce learning course guides your journey from brick and mortar to click and order.
Each year, SCORE volunteers across the country help entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses. The result? A ripple effect of economic growth and job creation nationwide.
In FY24 alone, SCORE supported:
- The launch of 59,447 new small businesses
- The creation of 143,623 new jobs
- The contribution of 4 million volunteer hours — the equivalent of more than four centuries of expert mentoring
- A $45.42 return in new federal tax revenue for every $1 of federal funding
These outcomes show that SCORE is more than just mentoring — it’s a smart investment in America’s small business community.
Leverage these free templates and resources to propel your business toward success, while complementing your journey with the guidance of a SCORE Mentor, ensuring a well-rounded strategy for achieving your business goals. With the right tools and expert guidance, your business can thrive and reach new heights.
Download our easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing, and management templates to help you plan for a new business or grow your existing business.
In the dynamic landscape of today's digital economy, small businesses must constantly innovate and adapt to maintain their competitive edge. One critical yet frequently overlooked area is payment optimization. Efficiently managing incoming and outgoing payments streamlines operations and is pivotal in driving growth. By adopting modern payment technologies, small businesses can minimize manual processes, enhance security and provide customers with a seamless payment experience—ultimately unlocking greater sales potential and long-term success.
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Learn more about SCORE mentoring and how it can help you reach your business goals.
Planning and starting a small business can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re refining a new idea or you’ve just started selling your first products or services, SCORE can help you find your footing and move forward with confidence.
Get matched with an expert business mentor, complete the Startup Roadmap course, and explore our templates, tools and educational resources designed to help you plan, launch and build a strong foundation for your business.
Use the chat bubble at the bottom of any page to connect 1:1 with a SCORE mentor for fast, practical guidance. It’s free, friendly and focused on helping you take your next step today.
SCORE Rockland mentor Robert Janesak is a Six Sigma Black Belt and military veteran who leverages his corporate finance and accounting background to help small businesses launch, scale, and optimize operations through startup guidance, financial systems, contract negotiation, and government procurement expertise. Collaborate with SCORE mentors like him to navigate your business journey, ensuring growth and success.
