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SCORE "Counselors to America's Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and formation, growth and success of small businesses.
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a non-profit organization of more than 13,000 business experts nationwide who provide you with free, ongoing mentoring, sharing real-world advice and know-how for starting or expanding your business. There are some 370 chapters in locations throughout the United States with over 11,000 volunteers nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner of the U. S. Sma
SCORE success story -
https://www.score.org/success-stories/gabby-bows
SCORE volunteers provide the specific advice and resources you need through customized, 1-on-1 or team mentoring. Our mentors work with you to identify opportunities and avoid threats to your success. With SCORE, you can feel confident knowing you have an experienced resource available for simple questions or complicated strategy development.
If you have free time, consider volunteering to be a mentor.
If you need help with any aspect of your small business, SCORE is the group to help!
5 Tips on Creating a Great Business Plan
Take the long view and do long-term planning. Map out where you want to be five years from now and how you plan to get there.
Write the plan yourself. You will learn more about your business by doing so.
Think of your plan as a living document. Review it regularly to make sure you are on track or to adjust it to market changes.
Share the plan with others who can help you get where you want to go—such as lenders, key employees and advisors.
Understand that you might pay a price in the short run to obtain long-term business growth and health.
Brought to you by SCORE, America's small business mentors, at www.score.org.
5 Tips on Creating an Innovative Environment
Show your employees that you think of innovation as an ongoing process. Some ideas will work and many won’t. Keep experimenting.
Listen, listen, listen. Innovation is a collaborative process.
Be open to “accidents,” the unexpected connections that spark new ideas. Inspiration comes from everywhere—often from outside your own field.
Draw on your own employees—they know the company’s problems and goals best. This is probably one time you don’t need outside consultants.
Be patient. Creativity can’t be hurried.
What you can expect from SCORE:
FREE personal business counseling and mentoring.
The respect and confidential advice of professional business men and women.
Practical ideas from people “who have been there” and made a success of it.
Non-confrontational discussions - like talking to trusted friends and family.
Counselors who are experts or have access to experts on business issues.
Help in defining and analyzing your needs, and then help in finding solutions.
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Columbia, SC
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