About Us
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We've been doing this for over fifty years. We help companies in the startup phase as well as small companies who need help to grow. Our mentors have been successful in business and will assist your company, free of any charges.
The products and services we offer
Products & Services
SCORE volunteers have many years of valuable experience running and growing all sorts of companies. They are here to help you achieve your goals.
Mentoring, workshops, webinars about small business.
Entrepreneurship doesn't have to be isolating. Mastermind groups are a great way for business owners to find support and accountability. SCORE Ment...
Recommendations Given (2)
"Andrew has the experience and knowledge to fulfill his commitments to prospective buyers and..."
Read more
"Andrew has the experience and knowledge to fulfill his commitments to prospective buyers and sellers of businesses."
"Sue puts 110% of her energy into every client engagement and she knows her subject matter. "
Recent Activity
It's unfortunate that the latest PPP rules for companies with under 20 employees was late in coming. As of now there are 3 days remaining for the set aside. However those companies can continue to apply until the end of March like all companies. And they can use gross income as the basis for the...
(more)
It's unfortunate that the latest PPP rules for companies with under 20 employees was late in coming. As of now there are 3 days remaining for the set aside. However those companies can continue to apply until the end of March like all companies. And they can use gross income as the basis for the lone which is huge.
1 Reply
There is much good information in this discussion however people should know a couple of things. The $10k advance is incorrect it's up to $10k e.g. a 1 person company will probably receive $1k and companies with more than 10 employees should receive the entire amount. The rules for self employed...
(more)
There is much good information in this discussion however people should know a couple of things. The $10k advance is incorrect it's up to $10k e.g. a 1 person company will probably receive $1k and companies with more than 10 employees should receive the entire amount. The rules for self employed and sole proprietorships are fuzzy even though you could apply as of Friday. For complete information call your local SCORE office for free advice, funded by the SBA.
You can go to your local SCORE office and talk to a CPA who will outline and explain the process to you so you can judge the fairness of your CPAs actions. All SCORE meetings are free.
(more)
You can go to your local SCORE office and talk to a CPA who will outline and explain the process to you so you can judge the fairness of your CPAs actions. All SCORE meetings are free.
There is good busy and bad busy. If a business person has good, measurable goals that include time expended then they will be fine. It's when there is little thought to setting goals then people scramble going unproductive work.
(more)
There is good busy and bad busy. If a business person has good, measurable goals that include time expended then they will be fine. It's when there is little thought to setting goals then people scramble going unproductive work.
There is no one answer to this question. There are a myriad of options available to businesses. I suggest that your marketing plan includes several advertising options and if your budget permits try several of them and see what works and what does not. Then double down on those successful ones....
(more)
There is no one answer to this question. There are a myriad of options available to businesses. I suggest that your marketing plan includes several advertising options and if your budget permits try several of them and see what works and what does not. Then double down on those successful ones. Each option should be accompanied by a goal.
I believe that a good, well thought out marketing plan which outlines marketing options from zero cost to more expensive options is required. Your brand must be clear and your advantages well delineated. Your audience demographics are very important in the process. For free help SCORE mentors can...
(more)
I believe that a good, well thought out marketing plan which outlines marketing options from zero cost to more expensive options is required. Your brand must be clear and your advantages well delineated. Your audience demographics are very important in the process. For free help SCORE mentors can help you achieve these goals. Try us our Mentors are all successful ex business people.
