About SCORE SCORE Organization Overview SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business,“ is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow and succeed nationwide. We are a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and we are America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. SCORE offers advice online and in-person through 364 offices nationwide. More than 8.5 million entrepreneurs have been counseled by SCORE volunteers or attended SCORE workshops. Every year, SCORE helps almost 20,000 businesses start and grow.
SCORE Volunteers SCORE Volunteers are working or retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders, who donate time and expertise as business counselors. Our network of 12,400 counselors possess more than 600 business skills in areas including but not limited to marketing, information technology, accounting, human resources, intellectual property, and management.
What Can SCORE do for you? SCORE offers free and confidential business advice through face-to-face counseling, online counseling, workshops and more. If you are starting a business or already inbusiness, SCORE can help you develop strategies for success.
What Can you do for SCORE? Volunteer services to help us reduce our costs or become a volunteer counselor. Inform people considering starting a small business about SCORE. Make a tax exempt donation to the Dayton Chapter of SCORE. Contact Information: Address: Federal Building 200 W. Second St. Suite 104, Dayton, Ohio Phone: 937-225-2887 Website: www.daytonscore.com Email:
[email protected] Success Stories Since 1964, SCORE has mentored over 8.5 million entrepreneurs. The following quotes come from business owners who found success through services from SCORE: “SCORE can cover the many different aspects of business. You can always find people there with experience in every area imaginable.” - Tom Scherwitz, Franchise Owner UPS Store #4997 “The expert, caring help [my SCORE counselor] provided was absolutely essential to our success. They have been helpful from the get-go.” Howard Johnson, Owner Lawton Sylvan Learning Center “They’ve been on the front lines of small business, and have information other business owners want and need. I’ve learned a lot myself about the importance of things like business plans and marketing.” - Cherilyn Crowe, Senior Producer WTVF, Channel 5 Nashville
“If you want to get in to business yourself, there’s someone at SCORE who can help you.” - Brook Nienhaus, Franchise Owner Quiznos Subs
“Everything SCORE promised came true thanks to [my SCORE counselor]. SCORE is a wonderful resource for small business.” - Herm Rowland, Chairman and CEO, Jelly Belly Candy Co.
- Herm Rowland, Chairman and CEO, Jelly Belly Candy Co.