Veteran Entrepreneurs Thrive with SCORE’s Free Mentoring and Resources
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“My mentor from SCORE is absolutely amazing. When we got closer to opening, I think he was just as excited as I was,” said SCORE client
How does SCORE help?
Military veterans can find successful second or third careers through small business ownership, capitalizing on their military experience. However, funding remains a top challenge for veteran entrepreneurs, with more than a third reporting lack of access to capital and a lack of financing as barriers to success. SCORE mentors can help vets navigate these challenges.
SCORE provides support specifically geared toward veteran-owned small businesses in its Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs hub on SCORE.org, including free, on-demand webinars on topics such as:
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owner(s) of a
“We looked for entrepreneurial startup support, and that’s where SCORE came in,” said
Giving back to the community
Veterans aren’t just SCORE clients – they’re mentors, too. Veterans with business experience volunteer their time and expertise to support entrepreneurs around the country.
“My decision to join SCORE as a mentor was based on my desire to help,” said SCORE mentor and veteran
Share your expertise
Veterans interested in volunteering with SCORE can visit www.score.org/volunteer to learn more and apply online. SCORE provides an onboarding and training program to get started and also requires that mentors complete certification training. SCORE welcomes new volunteers who are committed to fostering small business growth. To learn more about the onboarding process, visit SCORE’s website.
About SCORE:
Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Visit SCORE at www.score.org.
Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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