Learn effective strategies to attract your ideal customers, build trust, and turn your digital products into a reliable revenue stream.
Empowering Worcester County Entrepreneurs: SCORE’s Expert Mentorship & Business Guidance
SCORE Worcester empowers small businesses with free expert mentorship, workshops, and resources. Our team of 30+ experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals, from a diverse range of fields, shares their expertise to help small businesses start, grow, and thrive. Whether you're launching a new venture or looking to scale, our tailored guidance and educational programs provide the knowledge, strategies, and support you need to succeed—all at no cost.
Mentoring Works
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.
Partnering with you one-on-one, SCORE mentors support your success by providing experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating you on small business topics. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth.
See how SCORE Worcester can help you succeed!
John Scully recently opened JM Scully Jewelers Shop in Holden, MA, after working with our mentor, Sean Hanley, over a period of several months, John was delighted to open his doors for the first time on April 1st, 2023. Both Sean and John share their exciting journey together.
One negative review can cost you business. Learn smart strategies to monitor, manage, and protect your online reputation. Discover how to respond effectively and build positive visibility.
Learn how social media algorithms really work, how to use hashtags and mentions strategically to boost visibility, engagement, and reach organically.
Become a SCORE Volunteer – Make a Difference for Small Businesses
SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors, helping small business owners start, grow, and succeed.
We welcome professionals from all backgrounds! Whether you have expertise in marketing, finance, operations, HR, or another area, your knowledge can make a huge impact. Opportunities include:
Business Mentoring – Provide one-on-one guidance to entrepreneurs.
Workshop Facilitation – Lead educational sessions on business topics.
Community Outreach – Help connect SCORE with local businesses.
Administrative & Support Roles – Assist with behind-the-scenes efforts that keep SCORE running.
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.
Massachusetts Insights: Research to Power Your Small Business
Access key Massachusetts-specific resources to support and grow your small business
SCORE's article highlights the positive impact of business incubators in small towns, transforming them into vibrant, successful communities by supporting local small and home-based businesses
Here is a link to a Web page with information about other Worcester-area organizations, besides SCORE Worcester, that also offers helpful business development advice.
The following link provides a pdf that contains valuable Massachusetts-specific resource information for small businesses in our state.
SCORE Worcester has compiled the following resources that we think will be valuable for anyone running or starting a business.
A Fletcher Tilton PC attorney's 2011 article regarding the confusing 2004 state law that is unique to Massachusetts and very costly for targeted violators.
Link to a useful checklist of Due Diligence items, for evaluating a business purchase.
Public Search allows for free searching of the Massachusetts Corporation database; helpful for competitive research.
Worcester SCORE provides a link to the Massachusetts website of tools and resources to help you succeed in MA business.
City-Data.com is helpful if you ever need to research any U.S. city, zip code, or neighborhood for any reason.
BUSINESS PLAN - a five-page comprehensive, bulleted outline as a helpful, short model.
