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Summary: SCORE announced the three winners of its 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition held in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2024. The event, part of a nationwide series, awarded $20,000 to the first-place winner, $10,000 to the second and $5,000 to the third, while also providing them with invaluable exposure and mentorship.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2024 – To succeed in today’s fast-paced data-driven business environment, small business owners should use performance metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators) to guide decisions and sustain growth. SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and mentors to America’s small businesses, encourages small business owners to quantify and track performance benchmarks in order to refine operations and facilitate growth.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2024 – August is National Black Business Month in the U.S., where 3.5 million businesses are Black-owned, according to the U.S. Census. As a resource partner of the U.S.

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 – As a forward-thinking entrepreneur, you might be tempted to invest time and money developing an app for your small business. You might have even been approached by marketing companies claiming that having an app for your business is critical to increase sales and/or customer engagement.

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2024 – Small businesses in rural areas grow at a slower rate than large businesses and face greater challenges to succeed, according to SCORE, a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2024 – Small business owners across America will compete this summer for $175,000 in prize money and national exposure in a pitch competition hosted by

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2024 – Whether you’re starting a new business or your company has been up and running for a while, protecting the business you worked hard to build is essential.  Unfortunately, in the excitement of managing a small business, many entrepreneurs skip over this very important consideration.

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 – For entrepreneurs, creating a comprehensive marketing plan can seem like a daunting and overwhelming task. However, a solid marketing plan is crucial to reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and ultimately drive sales and revenue.

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 – Nearly three million businesses in the United States are owned by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) entrepreneurs, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE, a resource partner of the SBA, is dedicated to helping AANHPI entrepreneurs achieve their business goals, providing free small business mentoring, training and resources in all 50 states and U.S.

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 – Small businesses employ 62 million Americans and generate 33% of known export value, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 – America’s small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit April 30-May 1, co-hosted by SCORE – the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors – and the U.S.

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 – During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S.