Learn creative, alternative funding sources that real entrepreneurs use every day without relying on traditional bank loans.
Serving all of Vermont
SCORE Vermont, an all-volunteer organization, provides free mentoring to help start or grow your business. Serving the whole state of Vermont with branches including Burlington, Montpelier, St. Albans, Middlebury, & Rutland.
SCORE Vermont is closely monitoring the Federal and State financial assistance programs available for businesses affected by the recent floods. We will keep this list updated with the latest news and resources.
- Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) Disaster Recover Guide
- State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program
Register today for the free online series.
Elevate your business with SCORE’s Amazon Seller Success Series 2025, sponsored by Amazon. This series reveals proven strategies to optimize product listings, marketing tactics and operations—empowering you to scale fast. Gain actionable insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for lasting success.
April is
National Volunteer Month
As we celebrate our amazing volunteers this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back.
Statistics show that 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 our local community and - more importantly - someone’s life.
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.
Become a Volunteer
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.
Small Business Resource Hubs
SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.
We believe that anyone can start a small business with the right support. We also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey.
SCORE is here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs.
There are two certainties in life: Death and Taxes. While we cannot address death, we can help you understand the basics of business tax law.
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