Starting and managing a business can be intimidating and overwhelming, but with help and support, those nerves can easily lead to profit. The famous saying “it takes a village” can go hand-in-hand with running a business. Behind every strong business leader, is a stronger team and mentor to support one another. SCORE does exactly that: supports and helps growth.
What is SCORE?
Started in 1964, SCORE is the largest network of mentors and volunteers dedicated to helping small businesses grow from the ground up. SCORE wants to help businesses achieve their goals by offering a variety of services such as:
· Mentoring
· Webinars and Courses on Demand
· Library of online resources
· Local events
SCORE’s mission is to:
“Foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. Our vision is that every person has the support necessary to thrive as a small business owner.”
How can SCORE help your business?
SCORE offers many programs and initiatives for small businesses. Their goal is to help entrepreneurs and small business owners no matter what step they are in the business process. Some of those programs include:
This program is designed to help all entrepreneurs succeed. This helps aspiring and current business owners become more grounded and offers the support that starting business owners might need.
This program provides a step-by-step guide on how to start and run a business.
Do you have a business that has suffered a setback? Small Business Resilience is designed to ensure that small business owners have the tools and information they need to stay open no matter what unknown comes their way.
SCORE offers a virtual summit that is hosted specifically for entrepreneurs and business owners. The summit is 3 days and offers 22 different sessions once a year and highlights keynote speakers.
Need or want resources but are not ready to enroll in a program? Check our SCORE’s Resource Library. In their resource guide, you’ll find materials made specifically for business owners. Are you looking for a mentor? Check out SCORE’s mentor page. Here you can request a mentor match, search for a mentor, find your score chapter, or get free business advice from experienced mentors.
Dye Culik PC is a North Carolina business and franchise law firm. We love working with businesses to achieve success and find valuable resources in their community. We ourselves have used the resources of SCORE and recommend business owners check it out. We’re here to help with your business or franchise. Mention that you have worked with SCORE for a complimentary consultation. Call us at 980-999-3557 or contact us to set something up.
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