SCORE Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs & professionals who volunteer their experience & knowledge to help small business professionals start & grow businesses. We offer free, confidential business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous business templates & tools.
Small businesses employ nearly half (45.9%) of the American workforce, help fuel the national economy and add to the rich fabric of communities nationwide. This National Small Business Month, SCORE is celebrating America’s entrepreneurs and the more than 17 million businesses SCORE volunteers have helped to start and grow since 1964.
With a nationwide network of 10,000 volunteers from a wide variety of backgrounds and industries, SCORE mentors meet with entrepreneurs one-on-one at no cost to address each business’s unique situation. “It's important to really dig deep and ask questions to get to the root of an issue or challenge,” recommends SCORE mentor Michele Adelman. “Mentors help with that in a supportive environment.”
Client Spotlight: Amy Miller, Founder of Nona & Pop
In the small town of Wagener, South Carolina, Amy Miller, a dedicated high school career counselor, dared to dream big. With a passion for serving their community, Amy and her husband, Matthew, envisioned a gathering place where locals could savor delicious, high quality coffee and ice cream and build lasting memories. This is the story of how that dream became a reality with the help of SCORE.
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SCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success
Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
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.
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.
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.
