Alliance Partnerships Together Creating Small Businesses & Jobs for America

SCORE: A New Way of Business A Transformational Goal SCORE Will Help Grow 1 Million New Small Businesses One Business at a Time We Can Do This Together

Improving success rates improves the economy. Today, only about half of small businesses survive for 5 years. Let’s change that. Improving the Success of Small Business Setting the Stage for Growth Source: U.S Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Business Dynamics Statistics.

SCORE is America’s small business resource One-on-one mentoring in person & online. Workshops, seminars & events in your community. Business tools & templates at Free & confidential mentoring We help small biz grow Jelly Belly $160mm rev Vera Bradley $288mm rev 9 million served since ,000 assisted this year Setting the Stage for Success

SCORE: An Overview About SCORE SCORE was formed in 1964 as a resource partner of the Small Business Administration whose mission is to help aspiring and existing businesses succeed. Facts 13,000 volunteer across 364 chapters 1 million hours of service donated by volunteers 500,000+ total services delivered annually 300,000+ people served annually 50,000+ new businesses created annually 70,000+ jobs created annually

SCORE to Help Grow 1 Million Successful Small Businesses by 2017 Business Starts: 40,537 Jobs Created 67,098 Jobs Saved 5,591 Gallup Survey Shows SCORE Helps Business Start & Grow Even in Recession SCORE and Job Creation Source: Gallup SCORE Client Outcomes Survey 2011

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 SCORE Resources SCORE as an Expert Resource Source: Gallup SCORE Client Outcomes Survey 2010.

Expert Advice at All Stages Building Entrepreneurship Starting and Existing Early stage entrepreneurs, who are considering to start a business but who need help defining their ideas, building their plan and obtaining financing Start-up businesses, who are seeking to establish their business and manage their finances Established businesses, who are seeking to grow their business and increase their clients

Services for Your Small Business Clients Mentoring: SCORE provides free face-to-face mentoring in each of its 364 chapters and also provides online mentoring through Workshops: SCORE provides educational sessions on a myriad of topics for entrepreneurs, ranging from business planning to marketing and financing. Roundtables: SCORE provides facilitated peer sessions in discussing critical business topics. Tailored Seminars: SCORE provides customized seminars & workshops for our alliance partners to help deliver specific, targeted content to their clients. SCORE would like to serve your needs and help your small business patrons and community thrive.

Mentoring Free. Personalized. Confidential. Expert Advice For the Life of Your Business Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs can get FREE, confidential, business advice from expert advisors committed to helping them succeed. Every SCORE chapter offers expertise in a variety of fields and industries. Whether just starting out, in business, or ready to sell or retire, SCORE can help – providing guidance and resources to help with critical business decisions. Turn to SCORE for assistance with 1 question or 1,000. We’re here to help small business succeed. We’re here - for the life of your business.

Mentoring Free. Personalized. Confidential. Expert Advice For the Life of Your Business Benefits of Mentoring: SCORE mentors provide the specific resources needed through personalized, 1-on-1 mentoring. Avoid timely and costly mistakes by learning from someone who’s “been there, done that”. Feel confident knowing there’s an experienced resource available for simple questions or more complicated strategy development. SCORE helps businesses start and succeed. In 2011, we helped create over 40,500 new businesses. The next success story can belong to one of your clients.

Workshops Simple Steps for Starting Your Business A New Product for Aspiring Entrepreneurs A series of pre-business workshops designed to help clients get to a “go or no go” decision for the business. In-class exercises, post- session homework and mentoring are a part of the workshop process. Session 1: Business Basics Session 2: Business Concept Session 3: Marketing Plan Session 4: Financial Projections Session 5: Funding Sources & Next Steps 1 st Session FREE

Workshops Simple Steps for Growing Your Business A New Product for Small Business Owners An interactive program that provides entrepreneurs the knowledge and tools they need to switch their strategy from start-up mode to growth mode. Includes a business assessment, one-to-one mentoring, roundtable discussions & workshops. Session 1: Business Assessment and Goal Setting Session 2: Marketing Your Business Session 3: Managing Your Time, Your People and Your Resources Session 4: Growing Your Sales Session 5: Financial Management Session 6: Managing Operations

Workshops This program offers 4-components that help in-business clients identify opportunities for growth and develop/ implement strategies for success. Assessment: This first element helps identify opportunities/ challenges. Mentoring: Work with an expert to develop a customized plan to achieve goals; We provide continuous input during the plan implementation. Workshops: Clients participate in the courses they need as determined from the assessment and mentoring. Roundtables: Participants can connect & learn from each other. Simple Steps for Growing Your Business A New Product for Small Business Owners

Workshops e-Business Now Helping Entrepreneurs Use Technology to Succeed & Grow The goal of this program is to help small business owners with little to basic digital literacy learn about technology tools to help solve their business challenges and grow their businesses. Workshops Include: Boosting Your Business Using Technology Creating a Technology Plan for Your Small Business Building the Perfect Website for Your Small Business Applying Technology to Jumpstart Your Sales Using Technology to Improve Your Cash Flow

Workshops e-Business Now Helping Entrepreneurs Use Technology to Succeed & Grow Online workshops help small business owners learn at their convenience 1-day events offer valuable live workshops & roundtables designed specifically for small businesses In-person workshops and roundtable discussions at local chapters allow for a personalized experience for entrepreneurs Technology mentors at local SCORE offices combine tech knowledge with expert business advice to pave the way for success Visit

Joining Forces Initiative Veteran Fast Launch Helping Vets & Their Families Start & Grow Small Businesses Joining Forces is a national initiative to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned. As part of this program, SCORE & the Wal-Mart Foundation have created the Veteran Fast Launch initiative. Combined package of scholarships, services, free software, and SCORE mentoring. Free mentoring, tools, and training to military personnel and their families Scholarships for Simple Steps for Starting Your Business, Simple Steps for Growing Your Business, and e-Business Now workshops

Business Roundtables Sharing Experiences. Learning Together. Connecting In-Business Clients to Foster Success A facilitated discussion event led by a SCORE volunteer or invited guest expert. These events provide local small business owners with a supportive peer group and provide value through access to SCORE resources and services. Provides access to the collective wisdom of entrepreneurs in the local community Offers perspectives from a variety of business owners Helps emerging firms overcome obstacles and seize opportunities Presents an opportunity for attendees to grow their business network Can be customized for partners as needed

Tailored Seminars Provide Resources, Build Loyalty. Customized Seminars for Alliance Partners Tailored seminars are workshops and events presented at a host alliance location and centered around a predetermined topic of interest for a group of individuals. Tailored seminars and workshops provide: High value services that help build loyalty for our alliance partners Tailored training for clients that share a particular interest An opportunity for individuals to connect with SCORE volunteers & community experts

Working Together for Local Small Businesses A Community Connected. We work with you to improve local small business success. An Alliance for Success. Customized programs for your members. Increased loyalty from your clients. Increased traffic through your organization.

Our Community Meeting Your Needs How Can We Help You Succeed? SCORE as a Community Partner Customized education programs to meet your member needs. Build member loyalty by with added partnering services: mentoring, roundtables and peer groups to foster success. Support your committees and task force with SCORE as a resource to aid your efforts.

Why SCORE Works Clients have improved chances for startup and success through one-on- one mentoring. Improves Results For Everyone Community business success increases with access to added continuing education and mentoring. You are valued as a leader and trusted providers of resources while increasing loyalty and participation.

We offer to provide value-add services to help your clients. We ask you to allow us to partner with you in offering tailored programs to meet your needs. You in turn, refer start-ups and local small businesses to SCORE as a trusted partner. Together a Positive Impact for Our Community Meaningful Contribution. Local Impact.

Getting Started How to Begin 1.Select a program SCORE can offer you. 2.Together, we outline roles and plan events. 3.Host a program together for your members. 4.We keep in touch to ensure your needs are met. 5.Refer entrepreneurs to SCORE for mentoring. 6.Continue joint efforts to improve local small businesses success. 7.Get involved as a volunteer: mentor, instructor, roundtable facilitator or community ambassador

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