Lenders and banks look for good credit, management expertise/commitment, a feasible business plan, adequate owner equity, and sufficient collateral. This webinar will address tools to help you prepare.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati
Serving 19 counties in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, & Southeast Indiana
Our chapter provides free business One on One or Team Counseling for existing and new businesses, free to low-cost business workshops, and free local and national business resources. Get connected with SCORE Greater Cincinnati today!
SCORE Greater Cincinnati's 2018 Client of the Year will be opening their first dine-in restaurant to the public at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center campus, inside the Herald Building, located at 3440 Burnet Avenue, Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45229.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati Presents:
In a recent celebration of entrepreneurial success, a Cincinnati-based travel agency, The Travel Byrds, has been honored with the prestigious SCORE Small Business Award. This accolade, awarded by SCORE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, recognizes the travel agency's innovative approaches to business and significant contributions to the local economy. The award highlights the agency's dedication to excellence and its ability to thrive amidst the dynamic challenges of the travel industry.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati Client of the Year 2023
The Travel Byrds | Winner
The Delish Dish | Runner Up
Beauty Artistry Academy | Honorable Mention
Kip Hatcher MA, LPP, LCADC | Honorable Mention
My Cincy Small Business Story
Meet SCORE Greater Cincinnati’s new Chapter Co-Chair! Mike McCracken has served as a SCORE volunteer mentor since 2018, following his 26-year career at Procter & Gamble. When he retired, Mike was the U.S. national sales director for P&G’s Health Care Division. His extensive experience includes customer experience with the country’s largest retailers as well as business development and marketing.
My Cincy Small Business Story
"The best defense is good offense." Brooke Poling practiced employment law for five years before deciding to start her independent consulting firm, Optimal Employee Relations. Understanding the importance of being informed, Brooke learned more about entrepreneurship by surrounding herself with knowledgeable SCORE mentors. On this episode of My Cincy Small Business Story, Brooke talks about her new business and helping other small businesses overcome human resources challenges.
My Cincy Small Business Story
Inspiration struck when Tierra was an electrical engineer on her own wellness journey. It was during that time she uncovered the need for holistic wellness consulting for corporate workplaces. Listen how she became an entrepreneur and launched Tii Fit Wellness with guidance from the MORTAR program and a dedicated SCORE mentor who has become like family.
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
We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches.
SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.
Impact Your Community
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 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.
Here's What Four of Our Clients Have to Say
Celebrating Deelicious Pound Cakes |
Dee-licious Pound Cakes
Stephanie Rousseau Shares her business success and working with SCORE.
Annetta Waters |
Eleven 22 Vegan
Annetta was already a successful salon owner. Then she launched Eleven 22 Vegan.
Celebrating Sure Point Solutions |
Sure Point Solutions
Erica has grown a successful business. Today she uses her SCORE Mentor to bounce of ideas and receive advice.
Get a Shift Staffing |
Get A Shift Staffing
Celebrating Black History Month and our client's success. Katrina Brown
Leverage AI tools to refine your marketing strategy, craft compelling content, and drive measurable business growth.
Create a custom business canvas model and 90-day action plan to move your small business forward in 2025.
Three 90 minute in-person workshops, free SCORE mentoring, and 3 monthly accountability check-ns
For over 50 years, SCORE has served as America’s premier source of free, confidential business education and mentoring.
Most of our mentors are experienced business owners and managers. They understand your challenges because they’ve faced them too.
Your SCORE mentor can be both your coach and cheerleader to help you start or grow your business.
