Service Corps of Retired Executives

This begins a series of blogs on programs designed to help you grow your business

I refer to the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) many times in my blog on business. I personally benefit from their service. I know hundreds of businesses who also received excellent service from SCORE.

SCORE was formed by the federal government 40 years ago. It partners with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small business owners improve their business. They provide

• Mentoring: You can arrange for two versions of mentoring:
  • You can meet face-to-face with mentors in your community. The SCORE web site provides an easy link to set an appointment with a SCORE counselor. Counselors, either retired or currently working, meet with you multiple times to mentor you on an area of their expertise. You may request different mentors depending on the needs of your business.
  • You may also arrange for email mentoring through the SCORE web site. The web site lets you choose the mentoring skills you need, or the industry experience that will help you the most.
• Workshops: Once again workshops come in two versions You can find live local workshops by typing in your zip code. You may also attend online workshops offered through the same link.
• Blogs: SCORE recently began hosting an exceptional blog on small business success. They use multiple bloggers with different expertise. I suggest you follow them.

All of SCORES services are free. Please take advantage of them.

I’ll share the benefits of Small Business Development Centers on Saturday. Join us then.