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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 – Think about all the time and resources you have invested in your small business. Imagine that it’s all gone: furniture, equipment, inventory, records, everything. What would you do?

“There will be problems flying at you from all directions,” said SCORE client Mark Debner, whose Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based business DPI Quality Custom Finishes was hit hard by flooding in 2008 and the Midwest derecho of 2020. “You will be making quick decisions while under great pressure.  Do not beat yourself up if you make a few bad mistakes as you recover.”

While you can’t

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 – To amplify and celebrate LGBTQIA-owned businesses during Pride Month and all year long, SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, asked LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and allies for their best advice. From providing ongoing monetary support to partnering with firms that support gender equality, here are some top suggestions to support LGBTQIA-owned businesses.  

Support the Entire Community Year-Round  

The most important action someone can take is to support and uplift LGBTQIA-owned small businesses all year long, not just in June for Pride

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2023 – To establish a successful small business, entrepreneurs should focus on what problem their service or product solves, according to SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. 

Getting started 

Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially if you are the sole proprietor, and writing a business plan might not be the top priority on your to-do list. However, a business plan can do more than just outline action items and financial projections. It also demonstrates that your business should be

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 – Six in ten small business owners report increasing wages to hire and retain workers but worry higher costs are "not healthy business-wise," according to new data from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. To maintain profitability and employee satisfaction, entrepreneurs are finding compensation isn’t the only solution.

SCORE’s Spring 2023 Megaphone of Main Street: Employee Engagement report surveyed more than 1,500 small business owners on employee-related challenges in today’s competitive environment, including the impact and cost

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – Asian-owned businesses make up the largest share of minority-owned employer businesses in the U.S., employing 5.2 million people and generating $841 billion revenue annually, but face surging financial challenges and a need for greater access to capital, according to a meta-analysis by SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and SCORE is celebrating AANHPI entrepreneurs and highlighting the customized resources and mentoring available for those seeking

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2023 – Small business owners are facing a “nightmare” scenario in finding, hiring and retaining employees, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SCORE’s Spring 2023 Megaphone of Main Street: Employee Engagement report surveyed more than 1,500 small business owners on employee-related issues, including hiring and retention, and the impact on their businesses. Two of their top three concerns are hiring the right talent (60.7%) and retaining and motivating employees

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2023 – SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses, will co-host the 2023 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit with the U.S. Small Business Administration on May 2-3. The free, two-day online event will celebrate the hard-earned success of small businesses throughout the country, while also sharing best practices for utilizing technology and other tools to facilitate growth.  

“SCORE is proud to honor the accomplishments of America’s entrepreneurs and join the SBA in hosting the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. We invite all entrepreneurs to

Union Miles Development Corporation and SCORE Cleveland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding whereby SCORE will assist with free mentoring, workshops and educational services designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs.

SCORE Twin Cities has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Corrections transitional facility in Togo Minnesota to mentor men with small business aspirations as they reenter society. Our mutual goal is to provide these men another opportunity to maximize their success back in their hometowns.

Upon re-entry the men will have housing and will obtain employment. Most of the men hope to launch their business in about a year after their release.

These returning citizens will have gone through an intensive, six month transitional period in Togo. Their curriculum includes career assessment

SCORE Bucks County’s wildly popular Women Building Businesses Conference is making a comeback on June 14 after a three-year hiatus.

The fourth annual event features a keynote address from NBC10 anchor Tracy Davidson, as well as informative sessions from several successful women entrepreneurs, and plenty of networking among attendees and event exhibitors.

Known for her talks on resilience, the Emmy-winning journalist is a good fit for the event, according to SCORE Bucks County Chairwoman Linda Zangrilli.

“Tracy will bravely reveal her own life experiences and share research-based