SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives

a volunteer member association sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration that connects volunteer business management counselors with present and prospective small business owners in need of expert advice

• in-depth counseling and training to help identify problems, determine the causes and find a solution
• low-cost pre-business workshops addressing topics such as developing a start-up checklist, selecting a legal entity, creating a business plan and securing funding
• workshops to help successful firms review operations to meet business challenges
• workshops offering experienced business owners information on a myriad of subjects such as marketing and advertising strategy, setting prices, implementing a waste reduction plan among many other topics

• free and confidential one-on-one counseling
• e-mail counseling via the internet available at www.score.org

• start-up businesses
• any business experiencing problems
• any businesses wanting to expand

For further information or assistance, contact the SCORE office in Meadville, Crawford County, at 814-337-5194 or go online to www.score.org