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SCORE Greater Cincinnati
SCORE Services
SCORE Mission Statement
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SCORE provides professional guidance and information, accessible to all, to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small businesses.
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
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Cincinnati SCORE Services
Services that we provide Free face-to-face counseling Mentoring On site visits Telephone counseling Online counseling available Speakers Bureau
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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
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What SCORE Does
We counsel and educate people who want to:
Start their own business
Expand their current business
Purchase an existing business
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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
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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
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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
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Where to find SCORE
525 Vine Street, Room 1030 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Telephone: 513-684-2812
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.scoreworks.org
There is no charge for SCORE’s counseling and mentoring services
