Get expert guidance to start, grow, or exit your business—at no cost, for as long as you need it, from experienced entrepreneurs who've been where you are. We have 60+ years of credibility - backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. We have helped 17+ million entrepreneurs since 1964. We have real experience solving YOUR specific problems - not generic courses or theory, but personalized guidance from someone who's already built what you're trying to build.
Identify
Identify your small business needs and desired support.
Request
Request a SCORE Mentor as your advisor to small business success.
Schedule
Schedule a mentoring session with your assigned SCORE mentor
Set Goals
Set goals for your small business with guidance from your SCORE mentor.
Advance
Work with your SCORE mentor through the life of your business.
Whether you're just starting out, scaling up, or planning your exit, SCORE has the resources and expert advice you need. From business planning and startup guidance to growth strategies and succession planning, our comprehensive resources will help you navigate each phase of your entrepreneurial journey.
Starting a business can be overwhelming. SCORE can help you find your footing. Get resources, training, and mentoring to get your business up and running.
Your business can change over time; you might have new goals you want to achieve, or you may face new challenges. Take advantage of mentors and tools to run and grow your business.
Occasionally you move on from something you built from the ground up, or perhaps you are handing off your hard work to someone else. In either scenario, SCORE has resources and mentors available to help ease the transition or exit from your business.
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SCORE Houston is a resource partner for US Small Business Administration (SBA) SCORE Houston's seasoned mentors-former CEOs, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs--offer free, confidential support to help entrepreneurs succeed. Hear real stories, actionable advice, and insights on topics like resilience, adapt- ability, Al, and Houston's evolving business landscape. Discover how to tap into SCORE's collective wisdom that can transform your entrepreneurial journey.
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