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This is the introductory overview regarding how SCORE helps people who want to get started with their own business get started.
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Broward SCORE
STARTING A BUSINESS IS NOT REALLY THAT HARD
IT’S STAYING IN BUSINESS THAT IS THE CHALLENGE!
Percent ofNew Businesses (2+ employees) Source: U.S Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of
the Census, Business Dynamics Statistics
Reality: Business Success
After 5 Years
Be on the Right Side of the Ratios
Take advantage of the resources that can help you beat the odds:
SCORE
SCORE
– Non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business men and women start, develop, and grow businesses
– 350 chapters with 13,000 volunteers across the United States
– Spreads business knowledge through one-on-one mentoring and via group workshops
Broward SCORE
• Established 50 years ago• Very strong chapter with
continuous business community involvement
• Cadre of 54 volunteers• 75 face-to-face and on-line
mentoring sessions each month
• 175 South Florida entrepreneurs per month attend our workshops
Broward SCORE Mission
• Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and business men and women start , develop and grow small businesses in Southeast Florida – Growing business will have a multiplier effect on the total
community– To use a well worn mantra….we teach people to fish, rather than
give them fish
Volunteers’ Backgrounds
• People committed to helping our area’s small business community
• Working and retired managers and owners
• Some have worked for big companies in our area
• Others have direct ownership experience and know the demands put on entrepreneurs
• Many experienced highs & lows of business cycles
• Most can offer perspective to help plan short and long range targets and evaluate business performance
"What's even better than dreams, is making a dream come true. Volunteer your expertise, you've got it- share it!" - Tom Patty, SCORE Mentor
What We Do
• Workshops • Expositions• On Line Resources• Radio
• Mentoring• Face-to-Face• E-Mail• Telephone
Provide Knowledge
Individually
Group Settings
SCORE’s Tune Up Team
• Team of SCORE counselors works with business owners and management staff to identify problems and issues, create solutions, and develop an updated business plan for your company’s growth
• SCORE counselors on the Team chosen for their expertise in client’s category of business, or area of need. (Accounting, Marketing, Operations, IT, etc.)
• Turnaround program conducted in series of 4 highly-interactive workshops at your place of business, with full participation of ownership and management encouraged
ScoreBoard 17 Program
• Board of Advisors for small businesses• 3 senior executives with CEO experience • Meets quarterly with the business owners/managers to help:
– Review performance & results– Discuss issues challenging the business & work through actions to be
taken– Evaluate opportunities– Be a sounding board for owners/managers
• Offers non-binding feedback & advice. Owner-Manager remains the ultimate decision maker.
On Line Resources
Our Impact
Contact Us
▪ Desktops & laptops – www.broward.score.org
▪ Smart Phones & Tablets - browardscore.mobi
▪ E-mail – [email protected]
▪ Phone – (954)356-7263▪ Address: 299 East Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33301
Questions & Discussion