Help for Farmers and Ranchers from USDA and SCORE
Farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, entrepreneurs & small businesses can receive FREE mentoring, training & resources from SCORE & USDA. Read more
Infographic: Rural Entrepreneurship
SCORE's latest infographic examines the benefits and challenges of running a small business in rural America. Read more
Small Towns as Business Incubators
One of the most successful support structures for small business growth in small towns have been business incubators. Learn more. Read more
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Legacy Planing for Farm Owners
You've taken great care of your farm throughout your life. Use this guide to ensure that it's equally well cared for as it passes into other hands. Read more
Women-Owned Startups in Rural America - Learn About Useful Tools & Resources
This lively discussion will delve into the available training and resources for women business owners and entrepreneurs in rural America. Read more
It Is All Downhill From Here
My SCORE mentor(s) helped me draft a business plan. They also reviewed all of the documentation I was required to complete in order to begin working independently. Finally, they... Read more
Occupational Services Grows With the Help of SCORE
Our mentor has been there since day one. Answering any and all questions that needed attention. Having a wealth of knowledge a call or click away has provided me with knowledge... Read more
Opportunities and Obstacles for Rural Entrepreneurs
When it comes to cultivating entrepreneurship, rural America has the national market cornered. Our latest infographic, “Rural Entrepreneurship” explores how running a business in rural communities differs from their suburban and urban counterparts.
Infographic: Rural Entrepreneurship
SCORE's latest infographic examines the benefits and challenges of running a small business in rural America. Read more
Small Towns as Business Incubators
One of the most successful support structures for small business growth in small towns have been business incubators. Learn more.
Wolf Hollow Brewing Company
The SCORE team continues to meet regularly with us and provides an experienced sounding board for our ideas and strategy moves as a start-up and now, young company. SCORE mentors... Read more
Terra Dura Landscapes
Tom Barton, SCORE mentor and retired CPA, pushed Walsh to build a solid foundation for his business before moving forward with his big ideas. Walsh says, “He taught me to keep to... Read more
L.O.C.A.L. S.T.E.W. U.
The Connells sought SCORE mentoring as they moved their school from rural Virginia to Richmond. SCORE mentor Glen Sink helped familiarize them with the business landscape of their... Read more
Touright Bicycle Shop
“We knew experience is the best teacher, so we couldn’t go wrong in reaching out to a SCORE mentor who had successfully run a small business,” David recalls. The couple has worked... Read more
Heidelberg Bread Company
Bissell met with SCORE volunteer mentors Phil Owens and Sam Russo, who provided help writing a business plan. Bissell’s company had a lengthy history, but needed a new plan to... Read more