Tonyia Smith, owner of Silver Slice Bakery, found her calling in culinary school during a gluten-free nutrition project. Inspired to create delicious options for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance—like her mother's co-workers who sampled her home baking—she decided to start her own business. Through SCORE, she connected with a mentor who provided expertise in manufacturing, growth strategies and sales projections.
SCORE Mentors
Professional Training and Coaching
Washington, DC 33,159 followers
Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business.
About us
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories. Since its founding in 1964 as a resource partner for the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business through mentoring, resources and education. In 2023 alone, SCORE volunteers helped create 31,167 new small businesses and add 152,115 total jobs to the American economy. Visit SCORE at www.score.org. SCORE provides a wide range of services to established and budding business owners alike, including: Mentoring: Entrepreneurs can access free, confidential business mentoring in person at more than 230 local chapters and partner locations or remotely via email, phone and video. SCORE mentors are experts in entrepreneurship and related fields who meet with their small business clients on an ongoing basis to provide continued advice and support. Webinars and Courses on Demand: SCORE regularly offers free online workshops on topics ranging from startup strategies to marketing and finance. Attendees can watch webinars live, or view recordings online on their own time. We also offer interactive courses on-demand, so you can walk through each module at your own pace. Library of online resources: Business owners can also benefit from SCORE’s extensive collection of guides, templates, checklists, blogs, videos, infographics, and more. We strive to provide the most relevant and current educational content to help small business owners and entrepreneurs succeed. Local events: Many local SCORE chapters hold free or low-cost in-person workshops and roundtable discussions covering a range of topics.
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https://score.org/find-mentor
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- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Business consulting, Entrepreneurship, Management, Business Planning, and Small business
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What are disclosures? 📝 Seasoned entrepreneur Sherwood Neiss answered this question and walked attendees through best practices for crowdfunding in our recent webinar “How to Launch a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Small Business.” Catch the replay: https://lnkd.in/gBNjxNTC
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Volunteering with SCORE has an incredible impact on aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, our local communities and our national economy. The following members of our SCORE family are celebrating 10 YEARS OF SERVICE this month: Steven Lome Leslea Ann Hsu Katherine Hunter-Blyden Robert ODonnell Fred Bruning Johanne Cimon Roman Geletkanycz Audrey Genevieve Hathorn Frank William Wilson Jr. Jeff Marmer Joseph Elias Bartholomew Sharp Charles Taylor Jerry Komejan Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Without you, SCORE would not be where it is today. Please join us in the comments below to congratulate and uplift these amazing volunteers! #MentorshipMatters
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Black small business owners and their communities have faced extraordinary challenges over the years. SCORE is committed to being part of the solution. We’re here to give you the tools to meet and overcome any business challenge so that you can succeed. Visit SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dk9wuUY #BlackBusinessMonth
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For the past seven years I have been a volunteer certified mentor with SCORE. Today I reached a milestone in my SCORE involvement having just finished a mentoring session with my 300th nonprofit client. My clients have come from 25 states and 4 countries. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. While most SCORE mentors assist emerging small business owners there are many individuals who want to start a new nonprofit organization or need help advancing their organization to the next level of effectiveness. I'm glad to be one of the SCORE mentors who specialize in coaching and advising nonprofits. If you'd like to become a volunteer with SCORE click on the link below SCORE Mentors SCORE Mentors Greater Phoenix
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“I’m humbled to have the opportunity to speak at TD Bank’s Empowering Black Entrepreneurs event with Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and SCORE. It’s a reminder that dreams do come true, and sometimes, they exceed our wildest expectations.” — Janelle "J'Nelle" Richardson on her experience as a SCORE volunteer. How do you #SOARwithSCORE? Use #SOARwithSCORE to share your story, get featured on our social media channels and help inspire others!
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Volunteering with SCORE has an incredible impact on aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, our local communities and our national economy. The following members of our SCORE family are celebrating 25 YEARS OF SERVICE this month: Marta A Schiffer Michael O Tousey Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Without you, SCORE would not be where it is today. Please join us in the comments below to congratulate and uplift these amazing volunteers! #MentorshipMatters
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Volunteering with SCORE has an incredible impact on aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, our local communities and our national economy. The following members of our SCORE family are celebrating 20 YEARS OF SERVICE this month: Fred Schomer Dean L Swanson Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Without you, SCORE would not be where it is today. Please join us in the comments below to congratulate and uplift these amazing volunteers! #MentorshipMatters