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Formerly incarcerated individuals are 45% more likely to become entrepreneurs versus those without a criminal record but face greater challenges on the path to business success, according to a meta-analysis from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses.

SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors, as well as new officers for the fiscal year, as of Oct. 1.

SCORE client Julia Piechota worked with SCORE Green Bay on her small business.

Rural entrepreneurs are struggling to access capital, high-speed internet and quality workers, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SCORE mentor Marc Goldberg discuses the importance of SWOT analysis being a part of your business plan.

Sung Choi worked with a team of SCORE mentors across the country to get her small business up and running.

Certified SCORE mentor Marc Goldberg discusses a step by step plan of how to improve your work performance.

SCORE is credited for supporting Carrie Simpson-Richardson's business.

Certified SCORE mentor Raj Tumber weighs in to discuss how to navigate small business financing.

Certified SCORE mentor Carolyn Katz weighs in on whether or not a line of credit is right for your business recession plan.

Over the past 10 years, Hispanic entrepreneurs have continued to start small businesses at a faster rate of 44%, compared to 4% of their non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a meta-analysis from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SCORE listed as resource in this article.