Get Free Expert Help from SCORE Southeast Michigan to Start & Grow Your Small Business.
SCORE Southeast Michigan mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses in Southeast Michigan.
Connect with SCORE Southeast Michigan
Get Free Business Mentoring Today!
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, SCORE mentors will meet with clients remotely. Mentors are available to participate in remote mentoring sessions via phone, email, and video. If you already have a mentor, ask them if you can use a remote mentoring method for your sessions. If you don’t already have a SCORE mentor, you can request a remote business mentor today.
You can browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or fill out the mentoring request form and we will pair you with the right mentor to help your small business thrive.
Why We Volunteer (And Why You Should Too!)
Small business owners need your help, now more than ever. Small business owners & entrepreneurs across Southeast Michigan are looking to tap into the expertise, wisdom, experiences, passion, knowledge, and guidance of veteran business owners who are willing to give of their time to pay their success forward to the next generation of business owners. We are currently looking to add to our roster of Certified Volunteer Mentors, and need backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the clients we serve. Sound like you?
Become a SCORE VolunteerIf you are interested in learning about mentorship opportunities, please contact
Nancy Tokarz: nancy.tokarz@scorevolunteer.org.
Attend Workshops Taught by Local Experts!
SCORE Southeast Michigan mentors and representatives from the local business community conduct a variety of regularly scheduled educational workshops that provide valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing and managing a successful business.
Due to COVID-19, our workshops will be held online until further notice. Click below to view live online workshops, recorded webinars and courses on demand on a variety of small business topics.
Upcoming Workshops
Defining Your Business Concept
Define and examine your business concept. Walk through a "go or no-go" decision process based on the information investors want to see in your business plan. Read more
Forms of Business Organization
This is an in-depth examination of the various legal forms of business organization. Read more
Startup 101- What You Need to Start Your Business
This webinar details the best path to a successful startup where you'll learn how to validate your idea, research, write a business plan and more. Read more
View WebinarFeatured Resources for Small Business:
Starting a Business or Non-Profit in Southeast Michigan - Top Resources
A robust list of resources and links for entrepreneurs looking to start a small business or grow a startup. Read more
An Easier Way to Prepare Your Business Plan -The Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a one-page business plan that allows you to test and validate the key parts of your business in a manageable format. Read more
View WebinarHow to Successfully Start a Business with the SCORE Startup Roadmap
The SCORE Startup Roadmap, sponsored by FedEx, is the perfect tool to start the journey to your new business. A SCORE mentor can be your guide along the way. Read more
The Benefits of Virtual Mentoring for Small Businesses
With the continuation of Covid-19 pandemic virtual mentoring is more prevalent than ever. Discover how making an online connection can boost your business. Read more
Business Plan 101: Sales & Marketing
The sales and marketing section of your business plan describes how you intend to sell your product. Learn what you should include in this section. Read more
Networking for the Virtual Age
The benefit of virtual networking is that even those who despise the traditional method will embrace this process with ease. Read more
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