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January is National Mentoring Month
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Find Your Mentor
As the new year begins, with fresh business goals in mind, it's the perfect time to kickstart an entrepreneurial journey by working with a SCORE mentor. Entrepreneurs who work with a mentor are five times more likely to start a business and three times more likely to stay in business.
Find your expert mentor
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Become a Mentor
Are you interested in becoming a SCORE mentor? Statistics show that aspiring or established entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. As we celebrate our amazing mentors this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back.
Learn More About MentoringSCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success
Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
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Understand the basics of business tax law.
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What is SCORE Richmond and how it can help startups and small businesses?
Mentorship is a great way to learn and take your business to the next level. Bill Bevins, Channel 6 - Virginia This Morning Show, sat down with Kathy Kowalski, SCORE Richmond Chapter Co-Chairperson, and Ames Russell, Founder/CEO of AR's Hot Southern Honey who shared their insight.
