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Women currently are majority owners of 39% of U.S. small businesses, a 45% increase from 2007 to 2016, according to SCORE, a network of volunteer business mentors sponsored by the... Read more

The first month running the store "went pretty good," Wilde said, although some slower days led her to question her decision. She said guidance from her mentor at SCORE, a... Read more

Ya sea que el desempleo sea una realidad o una preocupación para ti, no estás solo. Una encuesta realizada en mayo del 2020 por el Foro Económico Mundial encontró que el 40% de... Read more

SCORE surveyed 664 business owners between May 27, 2020 and June 10, 2020. Of these respondents, 468 have been in business for at least a year. Read more

When your business is ready to work with wholesale suppliers, don't rush into any agreements or contracts. Do your research and consult with your industry peers to make sure you... Read more

There are many free and low-cost resources that can help you do everything from conducting market research to writing a business plan to landing a mentor. Service Corps of Retired... Read more

SCORE Mentor and financial expert Ken Alozie explains how small businesses can get financial assistance from non-government sources. Read more

SCORE provides excellent resources for drafting your partnership agreement, including mentors to help you through the process. Read more

If this is your first time applying for funding, consider getting help from SCORE. Read more

Consider helping local small businesses by becoming a SCORE Mentor. Read more

Consider getting help from SCORE. Read more

Take advantage of free business coaching sessions over the phone. Counselors from the SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties Chapter #0726 are available to advise small business... Read more