What is the SCORE Association?

The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association comprised of more than 11,500 volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. There are about 400 SCORE chapters in urban, suburban and rural communities. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors, advisors, and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. These services are offered at no charge, as a community service. SCORE was formed in 1964 and nearly 4.5 million Americans have utlized SCORE services.

The Raleigh Chapter of SCORE has provided free and confidential business counseling to new and existing business owners in the Triangle for over 43 years.

Explore the risks and benefits of owning your own business BEFORE you invest time and money and energy in a new venture. Our volunteers have the Fortune 500 and small-business experience required to help you avoid mistakes and to focus on success.

SCORE’s volunteer experts donate their time to help you:

     * Avoid costly mistakes that can lead to failure.

     * Create a realistic plan for success

     * Increase your chance for success.

     * Control your business costs

     * Increase opportunities for profitability

Free Business Counseling
Call 919-856-4739
www.raleighscore.org