Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business through expert mentoring, resources and education.
Meet Kat-- owner and operator of Kat the Farmer.
She dreamed of owning her own farm one day, and SCORE helped her make that dream a reality.
Hear what SCORE resources Kat took advantage of and how they helped shape her business in today's featured success story.
#SOARwithSCORE
Enter the 2018 American Small Business Championship by 2/7 for a chance to win publicity, a trip to a training event, & a grand prize of $15,000:
#bizchampion
#smallbiz
@SamsClub
Our free, 3-day
#SmallBusinessWeek
virtual conference with
@SBAgov
offers all of the best parts of an in-person event, including expert presentations and networking, without the hassle of traveling. Register today:
#smallbiz
Part I of our new data report shows that
#womeninbiz
are just as successful as male entrepreneurs - and that women are more likely to follow through on starting a
#smallbiz
than men. Check out our infographic:
#SmallBusinessWeek
Diversity in business ownership makes our country strong. This
#BlackHistoryMonth
check out SCORE's new resource page: SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs to get the support you need on your business journey:
#mentormonday
#BlackOwned
Missed our free
#SmallBusinessWeek
virtual conference with
@SBAgov
? You can still access webinar recordings on everything from email marketing to
#smallbiz
financing. Register now →
Is your state reopening for business? Download this checklist to make sure your small business is ready for employees and customers:
#smallbizrelief
#hereforyou
Closing your business, even temporarily, isn’t easy. In the wake of the
#coronavirus
, many
#smallbusinesses
have to do just that. Here are 6 steps to closing while staying compliant:
Congratulations to our 102
#bizchampion
winners, including 11-year-old Alex Hart-Upendo, founder and CEO of custom bowtie company
@Build_A_Bow
! Learn more about these remarkable entrepreneurs:
@SamsClub
Unfortunately, many businesses are having to close their doors due to
#COVID19
. If you're faced with this hard decision, here are 7 legal and financial steps that can help:
#SmallBizRelief
Our new data report finds that mentoring increases
#smallbiz
survival rates - and that women entrepreneurs don't need women mentors. Check it out →
#womeninbiz
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📢
#PaycheckProtection
Program update: SBA has established a 14-day exclusive PPP application period beginning February 24 for
#smallbiz
and
#nonprofits
with fewer than 20 employees! Learn more:
Did you know that SCORE offers live chat on our website? Chat with one of our expert business mentors 5-8pm ET Mondays & Wednesdays and 2-5pm ET Tuesdays & Thursdays. Chat now:
#BusinessAdvice
#SmallBusinessSupport
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Congratulations to our first
#bizchampion
grand prize winners,
@TheRealGHRadio
! We are announcing our two final ASBC grand champions (and the rest of our
#SCOREAwards
winners) shortly. Tune into our Facebook live stream
#smallbiz
"I volunteer with SCORE because I've learned far too many lessons the hard way as a business owner. There are too many people unaware of SCORE benefits," - Tereance Moore, SCORE Hagerstown Mentor. Sign up for a free business mentor today:
#BHM
#blackowned
“The education I received from my SCORE mentor was invaluable in growing Abram’s Nation to become a million-dollar company.” -Rose Morris,
@sbagov
's 2017
#Exporter
of the Year. Learn more →
#womeninbiz
Supporting
#blackowned
businesses can help build relationships and boost community morale. Check out these 13 ways to celebrate and support black-owned businesses on our blog:
#BHM2021
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Happy
#EntrepreneursDay
! 💫 Since 1964, SCORE has helped 11 million entrepreneurs. That’s one
#smallbiz
every 3 minutes, every day for the last 50 years! If you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business, take the first step and get a free mentor:
The
#coronavirusoutbreak
will create serious financial hardship for
#smallbusiness
owners. Here are some resources to help you keep your business afloat. Learn more:
Looking for financing help for your
#smallbiz
? Apply for
@CitizensBank
minority-owned small business grant for the chance to receive $15K. Hurry! The entry deadline is Aug 7, 2020 @ 5:00 PM/ET:
Since most businesses went remote in early 2020, our mentors have become available for virtual support. Find out how building a virtual connection with a
#businessmentor
can help you succeed in our blog:
#MentoringMonth
#remotework
#Entrepreneur
Lisa Pena took the road less traveled when she quit her corporate job with Girls Scouts to start her own tourism
#smallbiz
, Urban Hikes. Learn more:
Looking for free business counseling? Check out to live chat with one of our expert business mentors from 2-5 PM/ET on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
#supportsmallbiz
#startup
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Congrats to our 2018
#SCOREAwards
winners! Learn more about these enterprising
#smallbiz
owners, and tune into our Facebook live stream of the awards ceremony 9/13 at 7 p.m. EST!
#businessowner
📣 NOW OPEN: Register for the
#SmallBusinessWeek
Virtual Summit!
Join our free, two-day virtual summit, featuring access to federal resources, educational workshops and networking to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
Register Now:
"SCORE is good for any age, any range - doesn't matter what stage of business you're in." -SCORE mentor Tonia Askins. Request your free
#smallbiz
mentor today:
#MentorMonday
#businessowner
Congrats to
@USATODAY
columnist and
#smallbiz
advocate
@SteveStrauss
on winning SCORE's top honor, the Lou Campanelli Award! Learn more about Steve's award - and watch our FB live stream of the
#SCOREAwards
ceremony on 9/13 →
"I've loved volunteering for SCORE! Its such a great opportunity to help entrepreneurs and see them be successful," Constance Ament, North Central Ohio mentor.
#Womenpreneurs
give back to your community by volunteering to be a SCORE mentor:
#WHM
#SmallBusinessWeek
is here!
📌Attend the FREE virtual summit May 2-5
Join us for a free, four-day summit featuring access to federal resources, educational workshops and networking to help
#entrepreneurs
pivot in the face of any challenge.
Register Now:
HAPPY MONDAY!
Need a little push to transition from wishing you were an entrepreneur to planning the launch of your very own small business? We know just the thing. 😉👉 .
#MotivationMonday
"The most rewarding aspect of being a SCORE volunteer and working with small businesses is that you really get to be part of their success." -Neil Hamilton, SCORE volunteer. Request your own free expert
#smallbiz
mentor:
#MentorMonday
Hello from SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer
#smallbiz
mentors. We were thrilled to co-sponsor the
#SmallBusinessWeek
virtual conference with
@SBAgov
and are so excited for this tweetchat!
How do I attract and retain customers for my small business? 🔃
SCORE Mentor Julie Brander answered this question and shared her expertise in our recent webinar "How to Recession-Proof Your Business."
Catch the recording:
Happy National
#SmallBusinessWeek
!
This year’s theme, “Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship,” celebrates the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs who are contributing to our nation’s historic economic comeback.
More here →
Registration for National Small Business Week is now LIVE! Celebrate the resiliency of entrepreneurs and highlight their impact throughout the United States in this free 3-day virtual summit. Register now:
#NationalSmallBusinessWeek
Last year, we saw a 60% increase in mentoring requests for the
#AAPI
small business community, resulting in more than 215,000 volunteer hours in free, expert consulting advice to AAPI
#entrepreneurs
.
Learn more➡
#AAPIHeritageMonth
It's crucial to have someone who listens and understands your concerns. A mentor has been where you are and can guide you through potential solutions based on experience and expertise.
→ Request a mentor:
📷 SCORE client Nicole Wiliams Collective
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SCORE client Rachel Bowers started pet-sitting company
@BrooklynBark
as a
#sidehustle
in 2010. She now has a 40-person staff serving 11
#Brooklyn
neighborhoods. Learn more →
#SmallBusinessSaturday
is on November 27th. Is your small business ready? Visit this free resource for expert advice on how to drive website
#traffic
during Small Business Saturday:
We can open doors. We can build networks. We can provide customized support for every small business owner. Join our community of volunteers today and see what we can do together. Learn more:
#SCOREforAll
#AllVolunteersWelcome
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Today is
#SocialMediaDay
! For many small business owners, keeping connected with customers on social media can feel overwhelming. Learn how to leverage these marketing channels to fuel your business success in our free on-demand course. Watch it now: