SCORE Mentors

SCORE Mentors

Acronym
SCORE
Founding Date
1964
SCORE Mentors is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors and a trusted resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Founded in 1964, SCORE has empowered more than 17 million entrepreneurs to start, grow, and successfully exit their businesses through its extensive mentoring programs, educational resources, and hands-on guidance. SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs across all 50 states and U.S. territories, making it one of the most accessible and impactful entrepreneurial support organizations in the country. With its expansive volunteer network, deep subject matter expertise, and proven track record of success, SCORE plays a vital role in fueling small business growth, creating jobs, and driving local economic development.

SCORE MENTORS

  • SCORE Mentors is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building thriving small business communities through free mentoring, educational workshops, and a wealth of business resources.

  • With over 10,000 volunteer mentors across more than 250 local chapters in all 50 states and U.S. territories, SCORE represents the largest business mentoring network in the country.

  • SCORE provides free, expert, and confidential guidance to entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey—whether they’re planning, launching, scaling, or exiting a business.

  • Through its nationwide network, SCORE connects business owners with experienced mentors, high-quality training, and actionable tools designed to drive real results.


SCORE SERVICES

  • Mentoring – Entrepreneurs can access free, one-on-one business mentoring in person at more than 250 local chapters or remotely via email, phone, and video. SCORE mentors provide personalized support tailored to each entrepreneur’s goals and challenges.

  • Webinars and Courses – SCORE offers live and on-demand online workshops covering essential business topics such as startup strategies, marketing, financial planning, operations, and growth. These sessions are designed to deliver practical, actionable insights to help small business owners succeed.

  • Extensive Online Resource Library – Business owners can take advantage of SCORE’s comprehensive library of e-guides, templates, checklists, blogs, videos, infographics, and more—accessible 24/7 for self-paced learning.

  • Local Events – Many local SCORE chapters host free or low-cost in-person workshops and roundtable discussions, offering opportunities to network with peers and gain localized insights into business challenges and opportunities.