SCORE provides free business mentoring and counseling services to existing and emerging small businesses through a network of over 10,500 volunteer business experts and 389 chapters across the country. The Greater Cincinnati SCORE chapter offers face-to-face counseling, mentoring, telephone counseling, online counseling and speakers to help local businesses with starting, expanding, purchasing or operating a business through practical advice and confidential support. SCORE counselors have experience in areas like marketing, finance, and operations and volunteers are needed to continue sharing their expertise with local entrepreneurs.
2. SCORE Mission Statement SCORE provides professional guidance and information, accessible to all, to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small businesses.
3. SCORE The National Organization SCORE is a resource partner with the SBA 10,500 volunteer members nation-wide 389 Chapters throughout the country Experienced business men and women Objective professional advice
4. Cincinnati SCORE Services Services that we provide Free face-to-face counseling Mentoring On site visits Telephone counseling Online counseling available Speakers Bureau
5. Mentoring Q: What can a mentor bring to the table? A: Information, ideas and advice Wisdom gained from the school of hard knocks Independent, thoughtful advice specific to your business Perspective from years in the trenches of economic cycles
6. What SCORE Does We counsel and educate people who want to: Start their own business Expand their current business Purchase an existing business
7. SCORE Business Counselors Q: How can a SCORE business counselor help? A: SCORE counselors give real-world advice that applies to your business. Practical advice Business planning assistance Problem-solving for business challenges Growth strategies for business opportunities Confidential sounding board for your ideas
8. SCORE Counselor Skills Typical SCORE Counselor experiences : Advertising, promotion and public relations Accounting, insurance and business structures Financial Analysis and planning Retail, Wholesale and Manufacturing Marketing, e-business and websites Business, Marketing and Strategic Plans Non-profit organizations
9. SCORE Volunteers Needed Become a SCORE volunteer Continue to use and expand your experiences Give something back to the community Gain satisfaction from those who need your help Share the dreams and aspirations of entrepreneurs Continue to be active in the business world The pay is lousy but the rewards are great! We will be waiting for your call - 513-684-2812
10. Where to find SCORE 525 Vine Street, Room 1030 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Telephone: 513-684-2812 E-mail: [email_address] Website: www.scoreworks.org There is no charge for SCOREs counseling and mentoring services