About Score

SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SCORE is headquartered in Herndon, VA and Washington, DC and has 350 + active chapters throughout the United States and its territories. Over 13,000 working and retired business executives, professionals and business owners donate their time and expertise as business counselors.

SCORE was founded in 1964 and has helped more than eight million small businesses. We are a 501 (c) (3) Not for Profit organization and contributions to SCORE and local chapters are tax deductible as defined in relevant tax code.

To learn more about SCORE as a national organization please go to www.score.org

The U. S. Small Business Administration established in 1953, provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run and grow their businesses. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA. The SBA administers a Congressional grant which provides funding for SCORE. SCORE volunteers provide mentoring and training for existing small businesses and entrepreneurs who are preparing for business ownership.

Local Resources

In Southern Nevada, we have over 50 counselors with a variety of functional and industry expertise.

Areas of functional expertise include:

Market planning Budgeting
Sales management Strategic planning
Operational performance Internal monitoring and control
HR management Financial management
Recapitalization programs Debt & equity capital financing
Purchase/ sale of businesses Major asset purchases/sales
Advertising & PR Internet marketing
eCommerce Website search engine optimization
Exporting & importing Patent & copyright (IP)

Some local industry experience and expertise includes:

Service providers Bar/restaurant management
Technology sales Commercial banking
Professional practices Consulting
Construction Food processing and packaging
Hotel & motel management Insurance sales & management
Real estate sales & management Internet marketing & sales
Software development & sales Civil engineering
Electrical product mfg & distribution Nuclear engineering
Venture capital Manufacturing

SCORE counselors are available to help you improve and grow your business. Our services include free counseling sessions at one of our many locations located throughout the Valley. After an initial assessment, we may continue one-on-one sessions or we might assemble a small team to work with you at your office. SCORE counselors are available to help you deal with specific business issues and can serve as your mentor and trusted business advisor. As a resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA), we offer all our counseling free of charge.