SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"

SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives is a 10,500 member, all-volunteer organization organized into 389 chapters, across the entire U.S.A., sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  
        
Counseling, Free and Confidential 

SCORE counselors provide you with in-depth, industry-specific business assistance to help evaluate a business idea or plan, stimulate business growth and ensure long-term stability. 

Workshops

Workshops for a modest fee, for both start-up entrepreneurs and in-business small business owners, have been updated to keep up with the current situation and current times. 

   How to Start and Manage a Small Business
   Writing Effective and Useful Business Plans
   Bookkeeping and Quick Books for Start-Ups
   Five Legal Issues Every Business Needs to Know

Advice for the Current Recession
>>>>> Cut Expenses .... Don't cut expenses a little at a time ... plan well and do it once and early ....
>>>>> Adjust your product mix to keep up with changing needs ....
>>>>> Focus on Marketing .... be visible .... extra effort .... not less ....
>>>>> Ultillize systems to free up your time .....
>>>>> Share your company information with your employees ... together you can make it through ....

          And remember, SCORE counseling is provided without charge, and is strictly confidential !