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For The Life of Your Business
Free Mentoring, Training, & Resources
for Entrepreneurs
Topeka SCORE Chapter 342120 SE 6th AvenueTopeka, KS 66603
Phone 785 234 3049
Why We Are Here Today
We are networking with you today because:1. We are asking that you consider being a
volunteer for SCORE, or refer us to a friend or family member who might be interested
2. We are asking for client referrals for our volunteer organization, who need mentoring in their businesses (this could be one of you, a family member, or a friend)
3. To explain our organization to you and tell you why we became members of SCORE (mentoring, administration, leadership)
SCORE is America’s small business resource
• One-on-one mentoring in person & online.
• Workshops, seminars & events in your community.
• Business tools & templates at www.score.org.
Free & confidential mentoring
• We help small biz grow
• Jelly Belly $160mm rev
• Vera Bradley $288mm rev
• 9 million served since 1964
• 370,000 assisted this year
What is SCORE?
SCORE is a non-profit resource partner of the
United States Small Business Administration
We Help Small Businesses
SCORE: An OverviewAbout SCORESCORE was formed in 1964 as a resource partner of the Small Business Administration whose mission is to help aspiring and existing businesses succeed. Since then, we’ve helped over 10 million people in pursuit of their business goals.
Facts•11,000+ volunteer across 340 chapters•1 million hours of service donated by volunteers•Since 2009*:
o 204,680 Businesses Startedo 251,356 Jobs Createdo 238,892 Businesses Increased Revenue
*Source: Gallup & Price Waterhouse Cooper SCORE Client Outcomes Survey 2009 - 2012
over 340 chapters across the nation plus online mentoring and resources
SCORE offers
Small Business…Huge Impact
SCORE offers
Small Business…Huge Impact
over 11,000 volunteer business mentors with expertise in over 62 industries
Of SCORE’s 2012 Clients:
Small Business…Huge Impact
53% were women
32% were minorities
13% were
veterans
Who Does SCORE Help?
OpeningGrowth
Research & Planning
Pre-Startups
Startups
Firms in Business for a Year or More
How SCORE Mentors Help You
Confidentially review your business situation Identify your served markets vs new markets Assess product portfolio Assist with SWOT analysis Identify business options Develop your growth strategies
Mentors can also help prepare you for new growth.
Online ResourcesTemplates. Tips. Blogs. Workshops. Tools for Business Success Available 24/7
Get access to over1,800 templates & tools, 1,000 blog posts, and 100 English and Spanish language workshops to help you start and grow your business.
• Templates & Tools - Articles, assessments, outlines, templates, and other resources that you can use to learn and implement new strategies
• SCORE LIVE Webinars - Live ,1-hour presentations by mentors and partners on a variety of small business topics and trends
• Online Workshop – A business training module archived on score.org
• SCORE Blogs - Business experts in a number of industries share information on emerging trends and topics facing today’s small business owner
• SCORE Newsletters - Subscribe to get the latest business information, tips and resources delivered to your inbox
Online Resources
60% of SCORE clients say these SCORE-mentored tools are very important to the growth of their business.
• Marketing Plan• Business Plan• Cash Flow Analysis• Financial Strategy
Entrepreneurs’ Favorite Small Business Tools
Source: Gallup SCORE Client Outcomes Survey 2010.
Why SCORE Works
Mentoring provides improved chances for startup and success through one-on-one business coaching.
You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
Workshops provide training on critical topics in an environment where you can learn from experts and like-minded entrepreneurs.
Online Resources can be your playbook to provide step-by-step outlines for small business strategies.
Our team of SCORE mentors offers over 300,000 total years of business experience in over 60 industries.
We’re here for the life of your business – providing free advice for as long as you own your business.
Why SCORE WorksYou Don’t Have to Go It Alone
Local SCORE Resources
Topeka Contact: 120 SE 6th Ave., Suite 110, Topeka, KS 66603; phone 785-234-3049; email [email protected]
Manhattan Contact: Fred Willich, phone 785-539-7266
Junction City Contact: Susan Jagerson, phone 785-762-2632
Lawrence Contact: Mark Wolfson, phone 785-843-4664
Monthly Newsletter: https://us-mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc#
Website: https://topeka.score.org/
Other Partners’ Resources
Karl Klein, Regional Director, Washburn University Small Business Development Center; phone 785-234-3235 ext. 258 (workshops, consulting, joint activities
Glenda Washington, V.P. Entrepreneurial and Minority Business Development, Go Topeka,
phone 785-231-6048Susan Jagerson, Economic Development, Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce phone 785-762-1976
Questions?
Thank You