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How Can SCORE Help Veteran Entrepreneurs?
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Our network of more than 10,000 mentors can meet with you via phone, video, or email to answer your business questions.
Some of our mentors also served in the military. They understand your challenges because they’ve faced them, too. They can help you translate military skills into business success by navigating available services, funding opportunities, government contracts, and more.
Mentor Tim Douglas with client Dena Schaffer Krebs of Creations Reimagined
Why Walk Away from Free Expert Business Advice?
SCORE business mentors can help you start, grow, or transition your business. Enter your zip code below to get matched with a business expert near you!
SCORE also provides free business workshops and educational resources.
Here are a few resources for veteran entrepreneurs:
From Veteran to Entrepreneur - Steps to Start and Find Funding
This educational webinar will provide actionable step-by-step guidance on starting a business and filing proper documents to gain funds. Read more
View WebinarAre You the Next Veteran Entrepreneur? Vet-to-Vet Advice About Business Ownership
Veteran Entrepreneurs will share expert insights to help Veterans determine their readiness for business ownership and discovering the path forward. Read more
View WebinarFrom Battle to Business: How the Military Prepared Me for the Corporate World
What if I told you that the organization that has created more business owners than any program in the nation will actually pay you to join? It’s the U.S. military. Read more
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A Guide to Banker's Thinking
Treasure Valley SCORE Mentor, Micheal McKinniss, explores the inner workings of how bankers think when you approach them for a loan. Understand the 5 C's of credit, Whar are banks... Read more
Which Social Media Platform Should My Business Use?
With 3.2 billion people worldwide using social media an average of nearly two and a half hours a day, it’s a no-brainer to use social media platforms to market your brand. After all, 54% of people use it to research products. Potential customers await! Just because a platform is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it is a good fit for your brand. Every business has a limited amount of time, money and energy to plug into social media marketing efforts. So, which social media platform should you use? Let this guide you.
Is Your Business Idea a Good Investment?
Entrepreneurship is an idea that appeals to many, but figuring out how to start a business can sometimes be so overwhelming it scares people away. You may ask is your business... Read more
January 19: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more
December 29: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more
November 15: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more
Mutt's Sauce Small Business Journey
While serving in the US Air Force, Charlie “Mutt” Ferrell, Jr. was known for his homemade, all-purpose sauce. Decades later, his granddaughter Charlynda founded Mutt’s Sauce to... Read more
How Veterans Who Want to Help Other Veterans Can Start a Non-profit
Want to start a non-profit to help veterans? Use these tips to get started.
Empowering the Veteran and Military Small Business Community
Hear from accomplished veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs and learn how you can tap into SBA’s veteran resources to start, grow, or expand your business. Read more
8 Resources To Help Veteran Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
To help veteran entrepreneurs flourish in business, we asked business professionals and CEOs this question for their best advice.
Are You the Next Veteran Entrepreneur? Vet-to-Vet Advice About Business Ownership
Veteran Entrepreneurs will share expert insights to help Veterans determine their readiness for business ownership and discovering the path forward. Read more
7 Great Side Business Ideas for Veterans
The skills veterans build in the military make them perfect for entrepreneurship upon return to civilian life. Explore 7 excellent side business ideas for veterans.