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.
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Texas businesses affected by the devastating floods: You’re not alone. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering disaster loans for physical and economic losses. SCORE mentors are also available at no cost to help you navigate recovery, plan next steps, and build resilience. Get help today. We’re with you, every step of the way.
Here’s how we can help:
- SBA Disaster Loan Guidance: Expert assistance to apply for low‑interest disaster loans for businesses, homeowners and nonprofit organizations.
- Free SCORE Mentoring: Personalized guidance to help you stabilize and recover.
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.
January is National Mentoring Month
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Find Your Mentor
As the new year begins, with fresh business goals in mind, it's the perfect time to kickstart an entrepreneurial journey by working with a SCORE mentor. Entrepreneurs who work with a mentor are five times more likely to start a business and three times more likely to stay in business.
Find your expert mentor
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Become a Mentor
Are you interested in becoming a SCORE mentor? Statistics show that aspiring or established entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. As we celebrate our amazing mentors this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back.
Learn More About Mentoring
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 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.
SCORE Austin Sponsors
FranNet
We’re experienced franchise experts with decades in the industry, focused on connecting you with the right opportunity. We give you everything you need to make an informed decision about business ownership: Resources, support and guidance the whole way. We’ll uncover what YOU want and help you find a brand that gives you the opportunities you’re looking for. Opportunity is knocking – let us help you answer it.
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
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country, and offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank.
