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At some point in their lives, just about everyone has had a thought about starting or owning their own business. The idea of being your own boss, and in control of your future success, has been a dream for many of us.
SCORE’s main mission is to help people who want to start or own a small business. We provide assistance and counseling to thousands of people each year to help them determine if their business idea is feasible and worth pursuing.
We encourage you to pursue your dream to own a small business and we stand ready to help you achieve that dream. Our role is to serve as your experienced business adviser & our services are both free and totally confidential. Plus, an SBA study shows that businesses counseled by SCORE have a substantially higher success rate.
The most common way to get started is to talk to or meet with one of our experienced business counselors . Call us at (386)255-6889 and arrange an initial telephone discussion or a face-to-face meeting in one of our local offices or at your place of business. You can also request that an experienced counselor contact you by completing the simple form below.
Another excellent way to evaluate the idea of starting or owning your own business is by participating in one of our free “How To Get Started” workshops. Please refer to the Workshop section of this web site for dates and times.
Contact us today, and remember, our services are available to you at no charge and our discussions will be held in the strictest confidence.
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In 2013, small business owners will contend with many of the same issues that made it hard to run their companies over the last 12 months.
They're also heading into the new year with a lot of uncertainty. It's unlikely that negotiations in Congress will resolve all of lawmakers' disagreements over tax and budget issues that affect small businesses. And there are still many questions about the implications of the health care law for small companies.
That points to continued caution — and perhaps slow hiring — among the nation's small companies.
"Uncertainty is the bane of every small business," says Scott Shane, a professor of entrepreneurship at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management in Cleveland. "Their only rational response is to pull in their horns and slow down."
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Business owners are only able to obtain success by developing habits that are effective in driving success.
Here are some habits that ensure business success.
Habit 1. Cultivate Inner Networks
Entrepreneurs are fully aware of the influence of networks in the industry. They invest time in fostering relationships with colleagues, peers and mentors. Through this network, they are able to give each other support and advice regarding important issues. Having an inner network is also essential for the increased number of people connected to your business.
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Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs in your community.
SCORE volunteers provide confidential business mentoring services, both in person and online. We lead seminars and workshops to help small business owners meet their goals and achieve success. We help expand outreach of SCORE through marketing and alliance building in our local communities. We provide subject matter expertise by industries and professional skills.
