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From Startup to Shark Tank: Small Businesses Launch and Grow With Mentoring Support

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 – This National Mentoring Month, entrepreneurs are harnessing the power of mentoring to launch their businesses to new levels of success. Entrepreneurs who work with a mentor are five times more likely to start a business – and report higher revenues and increased business growth – according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. 

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Businesses Must Plan Now for Economic Challenges, Funding in Year Ahead

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 - Owning and operating a successful small business is challenging in the best of times, but entrepreneurs who have business plans are twice as likely to obtain capital and are more likely to grow, according to SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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SCORE Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated Start Businesses

Bridget Weston, CEO of the SCORE Association joins Roland Martin Unfiltered to discuss SCORE's mission as a resource partner for anyone looking to start or grow a small business. SCORE offers resources to formerly incarcerated individuals to combat employment discrimination as well as recidivism and to help them start businesses and achieve the opportunity for the American dream.

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Doing More With Less: How Small Businesses Can Maximize Resources In Lean Times

Behind every successful leader, team or organization, there stands a motivated and successful team. Ultimately, your people are your most powerful asset—and creating conditions that maximize the value of their efforts (without creating more work for them) should be the priority for any forward-thinking organization, irrespective of its budget.

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How TJ's Southern Gourmet restaurant is dealing with rising costs

TJ’s Southern Gourmet Owner & SCORE Mentor, Tia Jackson joins Yahoo Finance Live to share how her restaurant is grappling with inflation and how the restaurant industry has recovered since the pandemic.

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Ask SCORE: 5 small business mistakes to avoid

Discover how to avoid common small business mistakes from Gray Poehler, a volunteer with the Richmond Chapter of SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business.

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Leo’s Mercado in Marinette serves Hispanic population and more

Salina grew up in Marinette, but Eduardo immigrated to the area nine years ago from Mexico. Before the pandemic, Salina had an idea to open a Hispanic grocery store, but COVID hit, and they had to put their dreams on hold. That is until they talked with SCORE, a Green Bay nonprofit dedicated to small businesses. They were matched with a mentor that helped them through the business process. After their licensing, LLC registration and tax ID came through, they opened in July 2022 as the first Hispanic grocery store in the area.

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With Help from SCORE Bucks County, Home Care Aide Launches Inflatable Party Rental Business

“It’s a Godsend of a program,” she said of SCORE. “To find a group of people to this level that are willing to go above and beyond to help other people was absolutely amazing.”

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Small Business Shopping Supports Local and National Economies, Says SCORE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 – Small businesses are the heart of every community, providing local jobs, boosting local economies and creating two-thirds of net new jobs across the United States, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. To support local entrepreneurs, SCORE is calling on consumers to shop small this Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 and all year long.

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Social media marketing magic

Managing your business' social media is time-consuming. It's often the first thing to fall by the wayside as a small business owner gets pulled in a million directions. Social media management tools are a busy business owner's best friend. With the right tools, you can drastically cut down on the time you spend creating social media. They help you streamline your efforts and stay in front of followers more consistently.

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Veterans contribute $400 million to Brown County's economy, yet many need help

Veteran-run businesses and veteran workers generate hundreds of millions of dollars a year in economic impact across northeast Wisconsin while filling an array of niches. Still, many veterans rely on social benefits as they struggle to maintain employment and suffer from mental health issues, addiction and homelessness.

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America’s Largest Network of Volunteer Business Experts Wants to Mentor Veteran Entrepreneurs

Veterans are an entrepreneurial bunch. Vets are 45% more likely than non-veterans to start a business, and their military training and experience is a key factor in that fact. The 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses in America are another testament to their entrepreneurial spirit.

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