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WHAT IS THE SCORE ASSOCIATION?
SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit association
comprised of 10,500 volunteer members. SCORE chapters are located in urban, suburban, and rural
communities. SCORE members serve as counselors, advisors and mentors to
aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners. These services are
offered at no fee, as a community service. SCORE was formed in 1964 and
more than 8 million Americans have utilized SCORE services.
WHAT QUALIFIES SCORE COUNSELORS TO GIVE
BUSINESS ADVICE?
SCORE counselors bring to the table
real-world experience. These volunteers have specific industry and general
business expertise. These men and women may be retired business owners, business
executives or operations managers. A number of counselors are working full
time.
WHAT KIND OF
COUNSELING DOES SCORE PROVIDE?
SCORE’s experienced
business experts provide general business advice on everything from how to
write a business plan, to cash flow management, to developing a small
business advisory board. Assistance for aspiring entrepreneurs may involve
discussing the market potential for a product or service and assessing the
capital needs to start a business. Counselors can provide insight into how
to start a business, operate a business, buy a business or franchise, and
sell a business.
ARE BUSINESS PLANS SAFE WITH SCORE?
Yes. All SCORE counselors know and
appreciate the
client’s right to proprietary and confidential information. Client
information remains confidential. All SCORE counselors abide by an
association Code of Ethics, which includes protecting the confidences
between client and counselor.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are always
looking to attract individuals who are interested in sharing their expertise
with our diverse client base. If you are interested in discussing
opportunities with us, please call our SCORE Offices at 203-576-4369,
203-926-9756 or send an email
to: score471@bridgeport.edu |
