SCORE is a national network of nearly 14,000 entrepreneurs, business leaders and executives who volunteer as mentors to America's small businesses. SCORE has helped more than 8.5 million entrepreneurs nationwide by leveraging decades of expertise from seasoned business professionals to help entrepreneurs start businesses, grow companies and create jobs in local communities. With more than 370 offices throughout the country, SCORE matches you with a mentor whose personality, experience, and skills are a good fit for your business needs. Whether you are a start-up business or growing company, SCORE mentors offer free and confidential advice. As members of your community, SCORE mentors understand local business licensing rules, economic conditions and lending standards. SCORE also offers local small business workshops at modest fees on popular topics such as increasing sales, managing cash flow and marketing your business. You can count on SCORE as a trusted resource to offer in-depth mentoring, sound advice and guidance, and tools and resources that can help you succeed as a business owner. In fiscal year 2010, SCORE served over 400,000 clients through individual counseling, workshops and online sessions by leveraging the expertise and experience of nearly 14,000 business mentors. For 24/7 access to advice and online webinars on topics such as starting, growing, marketing and e-commerce for small business, visit SCORE online at www.score.org. or call 1-800-624-0245 for the office nearest you.

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