SCORE Cleveland Named 2022 National Chapter of the Year! Our mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your business goals.
Amazon Seller Success Series 2024
Sponsored by Amazon
Unlock the secrets to Amazon selling success with our free webinar series. Learn everything from setting up your seller account to advanced growth strategies, directly from Amazon experts. Perfect for new & existing sellers aiming to boost their business on Amazon.
2024 SCORE Ohio District Chapter of the Year!
SCORE Cleveland is honored to receive the 2024 SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in the Ohio District. This award shows that we are more dedicated than ever to helping our clients succeed, and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community.
April is National Volunteer Month
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Become a SCORE Mentor
As we celebrate our amazing volunteers this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back. If you’d like to become a SCORE mentor, we’d love to have you. Learn more about becoming a mentor at SCORE.
Learn More and ApplyNational Small Business Week
Attend the Free Virtual Summit
On April 30 – May 1, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE will host the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. This event will feature a range of educational webinars, exhibition booths, business resources, networking opportunities, and professional guidance from SCORE mentors.
Learn More and RegisterPlan and Start
Simple steps is a 5-part series that will lead you through the steps required to start a business.
In this first session, you will learn the following topics:
- Myths and Realities of Entrepreneurship
- Critical Success Factors
- Know Your Options
- Components of Business Ownership
- Making It Legal
- Funding and Cash Management
- Business Plan Basics
Guía de recursos para Start-Ups en el Noreste de Ohio
The idea of success is still a mystery to many entrepreneurs. They think that their company's success is completely influenced by how wonderful their products or services are, how innovative their software is, or how well they follow every business guru's advice to the letter. Sometimes they miss the most important piece of the puzzle, the business name!
A company's success is mostly decided by the power of its brand. This is why Tesla grows while Nikola deteriorates and why Amazon has become the biggest online retailer for all of our purchasing needs.
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Manage and Grow
Even if you received a PPP loan, you may be eligible for Employee Retention Credits (ERC). A qualified CPA will be able to evaluate your business and determine if you are able to apply. If you have not done so, be sure to find out, as the potential income may help your business survive.
How to Commercialize It: Participants will have a general understanding of the QVC playbook and will learn how to get the first sale.
You will learn how to Compare the competition for features/benefits of offering, pricing strategy, sales size, marketing strategy, and business model/efficiency.
SCORE for All
We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices, and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches. SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.
Become a Volunteer
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.