The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE Association volunteers serve as "Counselors to America's Small Business." Working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and expertise as volunteer business counselors and provide confidential counseling and mentoring free of charge.

Contact: Bud Wigley 716-484-9401

Fiscal Year 2000 SCORE Statistics:

• More than 4.5 million clients served with SCORE counseling since 1964.
• More than 1.2 million volunteer hours donated to assist entrepreneurs
• Nearly 300,000 entrepreneurs assisted with counseling and workshops
• More than 5,000 workshops or seminars conducted nationwide 

SCORE Resources:

An added benefit to SCORE counseling and mentoring is the addition of a "how to" workbook or planning guides. SCORE can help with the resources listed below in combination with business counseling. Get Email Counseling today.

• Workbook -How To Really Start Your Own Business
• Workbook -How To Secure Financing
• Workbook -How To Choose The Best Bank For Your Business
• Magazine E-merging Business
• Guide A -Guide to Setting Up Your Home Office
• Guide A -Guide to Leasing vs. Buying Home