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Our Impact: Making A Difference
With SCORE, Small Businesses Achieve Big Success

Starting and growing a small business can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. SCORE is here to help. In fact, small businesses who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased business growth.

SCORE's Impact on Small Business Across the Nation


SCORE positively impacts communities, local businesses and the national economy by providing free, expert mentoring and educational resources to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. 


Download the 2023 SCORE National Impact Report

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New businesses
launched in 2023

New businesses
launched in 2023

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Non-owner jobs
created in 2023

Non-owner jobs
created in 2023

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Total jobs
created in 2023

Total jobs
created in 2023

SCORE Boosts Small Business Success

Each year, SCORE provides invaluable support and expertise to small businesses through mentoring, webinars, workshops and digital content, helping many entrepreneurs realize their dreams. As a result, nine of out of ten small businesses that work with SCORE stay in business and nearly half report increases in revenue. Eighty-eight percent would recommend SCORE to family and friends.

88% of clients would recommend SCORE to family and friends, with two women smiling and standing together, one holding a backpack.
48% of "in business" clients reported an increase in revenue, with two men holding papers and standing together.
91% of "in business" clients stayed in business, with two men smiling and standing together, one wearing a VOLTAion shirt and the other wearing a SCORE shirt.
We Couldn't Do it Without Our Volunteers

SCORE’s work would not be possible without our volunteers, who selflessly give their time and talent to help small business owners. SCORE’s volunteers provide business mentoring and education nationwide, empowering local entrepreneurs, creating jobs and growing the American economy.

SCORE volunteers offer expertise in different areas of industry and bring a wealth of knowledge. All are experienced business people with a passion to help small business owners succeed. Learn more about volunteering with SCORE.

SCORE volunteers donated 4.5 million hours of their time last year, with a group of four smiling volunteers standing together.
SCORE Services: 31,167 new businesses started; 120,948 non-owner jobs created; 152,115 total jobs created

More about this impact analysis and SCORE's commitment to our clients’ success:

SCORE engaged a third-party firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers) to conduct research into the economic impact that SCORE's mentoring and education had on the U.S. economy in 2023. The firm conducted an online census survey inviting all SCORE clients to participate, of whom a total of 19,013 clients responded.

To support future surveys and impact analysis activities, SCORE is actively reviewing the survey structure and analysis methodology to ensure it continues to be in line with industry accepted standards and thoroughly reflects, captures and demonstrates SCORE’s impact. For a more complete description of our current methodology, please click here.

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