DES MOINES, Sept. 13, 2024 – SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, announced the three winning small business owners from its 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition held on Sept. 12, 2024 at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines, one of the host cities of the nationwide event.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2024 – More than 2.9 million Americans are employed by Hispanic-owned businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE, a resource partner of the SBA, provides free mentoring and resources to support this crucial component of the U.S. economy. As Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sept. 15, SCORE encourages Hispanic entrepreneurs to work with a mentor to grow their small business.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29, 2024 – SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, announced the three winning small business owners from its 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition held on Aug. 28, 2024 at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, one of the host cities of the nationwide event.

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.