Our 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 professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. We offer free and confidential mentoring along with low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools.
This webinar series covers the key elements of creating an effective business plan. Over multiple recorded sessions, experienced entrepreneurs and business experts guide viewers through 6 parts of a strategic plan. The series is designed for both new entrepreneurs and established business owners looking to refine their strategies.
Join SCORE Chicago’s free or low-cost online or in-person workshops led by industry experts—gain practical insights, tools, and resources to grow your business. Browse all workshops.
Podcasting isn’t a trend—it’s a proven way to build visibility, credibility, and real connection at scale. In this session
Learn How To Master The Basics Of Financial Literacy To Manage Your Business More Successfully
Learn How To Master The Basics OF Financial Lieracy TO More Successfully Manage Your Business
Profitability By Design - Designing A Year Of Growth - 3 Part Series
Profitability By Design - Module 3 - Organize, Implement, Elevate: Your Blueprint for Backend Systems That Work
A strong and effective board of directors is crucial for the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. At this
14 Tax Preparation Resources for Small Businesses
From researching American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) listings to taking a free course from the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are several small business resources to help you prepare and conquer tax season.
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Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit
In this discussion, we'll delve into the significance of independent financial audits for private companies, the ideal stage for their implementation, the revenue thresholds that might trigger the need for an audit and related considerations.
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12 Small Business Tax-Saving Strategies
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs save taxes through legitimate and easy ways, we asked experienced entrepreneurs and financial advisors this question for their best strategies.
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Our chapter's excellence is a reflection of our volunteers and the clients we've served. Our volunteers have worked exceptionally hard through a difficult year and persevered to provide valuable mentoring and educational opportunities to clients facing unprecedented challenges.
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.
