1,713,151 veteran-owned U.S. businesses are contributing $1 trillion in annual revenue. SCORE is dedicated to helping veteran entrepreneurs. Leverage our resources and mentors, some of whom served in the military and understand the challenges and opportunities.
They can help you translate military skills into business success by navigating available services, funding opportunities, government contracts, and more. With your tenacity and the knowledge of the SCORE mentors, your business can thrive and grow.
"My SCORE mentor was there every step of the way, providing inputs and recommendations."
SCORE business mentors can help you start, grow, or transition your business. Enter your zip code and complete the mentoring request form to get matched with a business expert near you!
Edward Coleman
"Volunteering at SCORE is my way of showing appreciation to those who helped and guided me during my career while sharing my background and experience to help entrepreneurs succeed. While I enjoy working with all SCORE clients, as a U.S. Army Veteran, I particularly enjoy working with veterans to translate their military experience into entrepreneurship. Helping clients realize their dreams is very gratifying and the essence of the SCORE mission."
Rebecca A Davidson
"I was a SCORE client a little over ten years ago! I opened, owned, and operated a hot yoga studio and after my husband retired from the military, we got into franchising. I know first-hand the benefits SCORE offers, and I enjoy giving back! I blend my passion for public service with a commitment to helping entrepreneurs succeed - especially for those in the immigrant, refugee, and veteran communities."
Robert Janesak
"My decision to join SCORE as a mentor was based on my desire to help. My years of work experience and mentoring new employees made volunteering with SCORE a great fit. I have found that veteran small business entrepreneurs who come to SCORE are more focused and determined. The action to create a business plan and the tactics to execute it, resonate well with them. Veteran qualities and skill sets, with SCORE mentoring, are also a great fit. This collaboration increases the probability of business success. As a veteran, I take pride in my responsibility mentoring fellow veterans."
With SCORE by your side, you don't have to go it alone. SCORE has helped countless veteran entrepreneurs find success in their small businesses. See how SCORE has helped some small business owners start and grow their small businesses. Yours could be the next success story!
"Even though I don't come from a family of entrepreneurs, John made me see it was still possible, and I launched four months after we started working together. Everything that SCORE offered was exactly what I needed to get the business started."
Support small businesses in your community. SCORE is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in various roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
