Our mission is to foster a vibrant small business community through mentoring, learning and business development resources to the Twin Cities Metro, SCORE St. Cloud, SCORE NorthStar and Western Wisconsin areas. Our vision is to assure that every person has the support they need to thrive as a small business owner.
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SCORE: 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.
What we do matters.
Statistics show that aspiring or established entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. The work you will do at SCORE will make a measurable impact on the nation’s economy and - more importantly - someone’s life.
14 Tax Preparation Resources for Small Businesses
From researching American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) listings to taking a free course from the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are several small business resources to help you prepare and conquer tax season.
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Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit
In this discussion, we'll delve into the significance of independent financial audits for private companies, the ideal stage for their implementation, the revenue thresholds that might trigger the need for an audit and related considerations.
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12 Small Business Tax-Saving Strategies
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs save taxes through legitimate and easy ways, we asked experienced entrepreneurs and financial advisors this question for their best strategies.
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SCORE NorthStar serves the Twin Ports, Brainerd Lakes, the Iron Range, all of Northern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin.
SCORE St. Cloud provides mentoring and workshop services throughout Central Minnesota.
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 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.
Struggling to track business data? Learn to use spreadsheets, separate personal/business finances, record transactions efficiently
LinkedIn in 2026 is now a search driven, AI supported discovery platform. Visibility is no longer tied to how often you post or
Podcasting isn’t a trend—it’s a proven way to build visibility, credibility, and real connection at scale. In this session
SCORE's Small Business Resilience Hub is designed for small businesses to not just survive a disaster, like COVID-19, but thrive.
Find expert advice, tools, and mentorship tailored for women entrepreneurs. Access free SCORE resources to start, grow, and succeed in your small business journey.
Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees provide 42% of all jobs in rural America. With SCORE resources and free mentoring services at your fingertips, we can help you overcome any business challenge along the way.
These resources will help veterans start or grow their businesses. Facebook is proud to partner with SCORE to offer business support for military members, veterans, and their families.
