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Union Miles Development Corporation & Cleveland SCORE Form Partnership to Support Small Businesses

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.

Small Business Resource Hub for Veterans Provides Support, Highlights Economic Impact

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Veteran-owned small businesses are now receiving extra support and resources via SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. SCORE’s Small Business Hub for Veterans helps veteran entrepreneurs translate military skills into business success by navigating challenges and accessing a wealth of resources, combined with free mentoring support. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Veteran business owners make up a vital part of our nation's economy, representing 9.1% of all U.S businesses, generating $1

SCORE Clients' Success - Shines

SCORE, Grand Strand & Pee Dee Chapter, receives over 60 requests for mentoring every month. There are many great business ideas coming across our desks and computer screens every day. And we LOVE it!

SCORE Small Business Mentors Launches Hub for Asian American and Pacific Islanders

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 – In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has launched SCORE for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Entrepreneurs. This centralized hub provides the AAPI community with information, tools and support to start and grow successful small businesses.

SCORE saw a 60% increase in mentoring requests for the AAPI small business community in 2021 over the previous year. As a result, SCORE mentors provided more than

Entrepreneur’s Mentoring with SCORE Goes Full Circle

Denise Walsh went to college for dance and always dreamed of opening her own studio.

Small Businesses Optimistic Despite Hiring Challenges

Most small business owners (67.2%) are optimistic about the growth of their business over the next six months, despite significant hiring challenges, according to new survey data from SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors.

Small Businesses Struggle to Hire and Retain Employees as Pandemic Impacts Linger

Small business owners report that hiring the right talent is their number one challenge (63.4% of business owners), according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses.

SCORE and SBA to Co-Host National Small Business Week Virtual Summit

SCORE is co-hosting the 2021 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit with the U.S. Small Business Administration from Sept. 13-15. This year’s summit will celebrate the resiliency of entrepreneurs and small business success.

Small Business Marketing Goes Virtual Due to Covid-19

Small businesses are increasing spending on digital marketing in response to changing consumer behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a meta-analysis of data by SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses.

Older Entrepreneurs Own Half of U.S. Small Businesses, Bootstrap With Personal Savings, Credit Cards and Retirement Funds

People age 55+ make up 21% of the U.S. population, but own a disproportionately high 50.9% of U.S. small businesses, according to new survey data from 3,000 entrepreneurs published by SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses.

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