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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Occupational Services Grows With the Help of SCORE
Our mentor has been there since day one. Answering any and all questions that needed attention. 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. 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. 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. 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. Read more
Homestead Beer Co.
"Without SCORE I don’t know that we would have been able to open. Read more
Zeponic Farms
“Without Len’s mentorship, Zeponic Farms would still be in the planning phase,” Zepf says, crediting volunteer Len Johnson for helping Zepf overcome the steep learning curve of sta Read more
Carmel Honey Company
Reisdorf met SCORE mentor Larry Horan, who helped blend his newfound knowledge with a solid business approach. Read more