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Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees provide 42% of all jobs in rural America. Although rural entrepreneurs face challenges, rural communities are becoming more diverse and innovative, which is good news for small business owners.
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With SCORE resources and free mentoring services at your fingertips, we can help you overcome any business challenge along the way. We offer personal, expert mentorship to small business owners in rural communities and provide free business training, both in-person and virtually. We also offer informative business resources that focus on helping you grow your business while maintaining your rural roots.
"Our mentor is hands down a class act. He has shared several ideas, thoughts, and advice that has helped shape this company into what it is."
SCORE business mentors can help you start, grow, or transition your business. Enter your zip code and complete the mentoring request form to get matched with a business expert near you!
"I've been mentoring clients for 13 years, and it's always an honor to help individuals with a true entrepreneurial spirit reach their dream of owning a small business. Working with these clients is exactly why I joined SCORE."
With SCORE by your side, you don't have to go it alone. SCORE has helped countless rural entrepreneurs find success in their small businesses. See how SCORE has helped some of the small business owners start and grow their small businesses. Yours could be the next success story!
Check out resources created especially for rural business owners.
"Rural entrepreneurs have a longer-term outlook, influenced by the weather and the growth cycles of crops and animals. They are entrusted with improving the land to guarantee healthful products for their customers. I enjoy working over years with my clients and develop friendships that last."
Support small businesses in your community. SCORE is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
Global Atlantic Financial Group
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).
