"The current economic environment is not the most ideal for small-business owners.

 

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John Lewis, new director of the North Texas district of Score, is leading efforts to attract current executives to advise budding entrepreneurs.

A trembling Wall Street has tightened access to capital still further, energy costs remain high and corporate America's payroll cuts put more potential entrepreneurs – and potential competitors – out on the street.

All the more raison d'être for a group like Score, which offers small-business owners counseling and help in forming and nurturing their businesses, said John Lewis, the new director of the group's North Texas district..."

The Diva has done her homework and SCORE may be the perfect resource for budding entrepreneurs in this or any economy. The SCORE website offers tips and online mentoring for just about any subject. The web is not the end of it for SCORE, they have offices across the country that offer services and classes.

Here are some of the exiciting features about SCORE:

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SCORE is headquartered in Herndon, VA and Washington, DC and has 389 chapters throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors. SCORE was founded in 1964.

SCORE is America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs.  
 
SCORE Has Helped Nearly 8 Million Small Businesses including:
Vermont Teddy Bear, Vera Bradley Designs, and Jelly Belly Candy.

How SCORE Can Help You

Mentoring advice 24/7 Ask SCORE online.

In Person Mentoring 389 offices.

Low-cost workshops nationwide.

"How to" articles and business templates

Online workshops and learning


There is nothing to lose and everything to gain. Check out SCORE today!