For The Life of Your Business Free Mentoring, Training, & Resources for Entrepreneurs Topeka SCORE Chapter SE 6 th Avenue Topeka, KS Phone

Why We Are Here Today We are networking with you today because: 1.We are asking that you consider being a volunteer for SCORE, or refer us to a friend or family member who might be interested 2.We are asking for client referrals for our volunteer organization, who need mentoring in their businesses (this could be one of you, a family member, or a friend) 3.To explain our organization to you and tell you why we became members of SCORE (mentoring, administration, leadership)

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 What is SCORE?

SCORE is a non-profit resource partner of the United States Small Business Administration We Help Small Businesses

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. Since then, we’ve helped over 10 million people in pursuit of their business goals. Facts 11,000+ volunteer across 340 chapters 1 million hours of service donated by volunteers Since 2009 * : o 204,680 Businesses Started o 251,356 Jobs Created o 238,892 Businesses Increased Revenue *Source: Gallup & Price Waterhouse Cooper SCORE Client Outcomes Survey

over 340 chapters across the nation plus online mentoring and resources SCORE offers Small Business…Huge Impact

SCORE offers Small Business…Huge Impact over 11,000 volunteer business mentors with expertise in over 62 industries

Of SCORE’s 2012 Clients: Small Business…Huge Impact 53% were women 32% were minorities 13% were veterans

Who Does SCORE Help? Opening Growth Research & Planning Pre- Startups Firms in Business for a Year or More

How SCORE Mentors Help You  Confidentially review your business situation  Identify your served markets vs new markets  Assess product portfolio  Assist with SWOT analysis  Identify business options  Develop your growth strategies Mentors can also help prepare you for new growth.

Online Resources Templates. Tips. Blogs. Workshops. Tools for Business Success Available 24/7 Get access to over1,800 templates & tools, 1,000 blog posts, and 100 English and Spanish language workshops to help you start and grow your business. Templates & Tools - Articles, assessments, outlines, templates, and other resources that you can use to learn and implement new strategies SCORE LIVE Webinars - Live,1-hour presentations by mentors and partners on a variety of small business topics and trends Online Workshop – A business training module archived on score.org SCORE Blogs - Business experts in a number of industries share information on emerging trends and topics facing today’s small business owner SCORE Newsletters - Subscribe to get the latest business information, tips and resources delivered to your inbox

Online Resources 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 Small Business Tools Source: Gallup SCORE Client Outcomes Survey 2010.

Why SCORE Works Mentoring provides improved chances for startup and success through one-on-one business coaching. You Don’t Have to Go It Alone Workshops provide training on critical topics in an environment where you can learn from experts and like- minded entrepreneurs. Online Resources can be your playbook to provide step-by-step outlines for small business strategies.

Our team of SCORE mentors offers over 300,000 total years of business experience in over 60 industries. We’re here for the life of your business – providing free advice for as long as you own your business. Why SCORE Works You Don’t Have to Go It Alone

National SCORE Resources Call or visit us online:  

Local SCORE Resources Topeka Contact: 120 SE 6 th Ave., Suite 110, Topeka, KS 66603; phone ; Manhattan Contact: Fred Willich, phone Junction City Contact: Susan Jagerson, phone Lawrence Contact: Mark Wolfson, phone Monthly Newsletter: mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc# mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc# Website:

Other Partners’ Resources Karl Klein, Regional Director, Washburn University Small Business Development Center; phone ext. 258 (workshops, consulting, joint activities Glenda Washington, V.P. Entrepreneurial and Minority Business Development, Go Topeka, phone Susan Jagerson, Economic Development, Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce phone

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