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SCORE Austin Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business owners and entrepreneurs achieve success.
Ashley will explain how to unlock the power of paid advertising without draining your wallet!
Elevate your online presence and empower your business by learning to use WordPress, a web content management system and a leading tool for creating and editing websites.
New to QuickBooks? You will learn about the different versions of QuickBooks, look at the user interface, and become prepared for free, one-on-one sessions with a SCORE mentor to get your company set up in QuickBooks.
Evelyn Shields and Vanessa Roy started a small cat-sitting service in Austin, Texas, after struggling to find someone to care for their ill cat while traveling. As their business grew, they turned to SCORE for help and were matched with mentor Jim Grimsley. With Jim's guidance, they developed a business plan, operational systems, and transitioned from independent contractors to staff. Austin Cat Sitters now conducts an average of 100 cat visits per day and employs more than 20 cat sitters. SCORE's support has been crucial to their success, and they continue to work with their mentor as they set their sights on future growth. Find your mentor today.
SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.
We believe that anyone can start a small business with the right support. We also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey.
SCORE is here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 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.
1st Commercial Credit
At 1st Commercial Credit, we are recognized as one of the largest independent providers of asset-based financial services for small to mid-sized businesses. We offer businesses a complete line of invoice factoring services, inventory finance, purchase order financing, international trade finance and other related financial services.
Frost Bank
Since 1868, we’ve built our bank on the belief that each and every customer is significant.And because of our personal approach to banking, today we offer a combination of technology, convenience and service you won’t find anywhere else.
Truist Bank
BB&T and SunTrust banks formed Truist with a shared purpose—to inspire and build better lives and communities. Truist is creating a better financial experience, to help people and businesses achieve more.
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