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SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Businesses - Serving clients in the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler and Washington

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Every year, Pittsburgh SCORE helps over 1,000 small businesses, advising the owner as long as he or she wishes.  SCORE volunteers have diverse backgrounds, from neighborhood shops to major corporate careers.  Their individual work experiences encompass nearly all aspects of the business environment, including finance, marketing/sales, manufacturing management, engineering, human resources, retailing government contracting and more. 

What we all have in common is the desire to help you succeed!

Receive Free Counseling
Confidential business counseling at no-charge from volunteer counselors. These successful executives represent years of experience in all areas of business. Counseling is available in person, via email or, as an advisory board for existing businesses.
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Attend a Workshop

Sign up for low-cost workshops for both start-up and existing business entrepreneurs. Local business experts conduct training across a variety of relevant subjects including starting a business, business plans, marketing, finance, legal issues, and more!

Small Business Basics at DeVry University.  The Small Business Basics Workshop is intended to help new businesses get off to the right start by studying the legal requirements of starting a business, and covering subjects that will impact the success or failure of the business. Subjects covered in the workshop include Developing an Effective Business Plan, Record Keeping and Taxes, Bank Loan Financing, CL (Community Loan) Fund Financing, Marketing, Legal Aspects of Small Business.  

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Find a Service Provider
Most successful entrepreneurs find that building a team of qualified professionals is a key ingredient.   Core team members should generally include an attorney, accountant, banker and an insurance broker – hired before your business plan is finalized.  The SCORE Service Directory lists companies from these and other professions that specialize in serving the small business community.
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Become a Volunteer
We currently are seeking new members who enjoy learning, problem-solving business challenges and sharing their knowledge with emerging and in-business entrepreneurs.  Join SCORE volunteers from all backgrounds coming together as a team to complete a common goal: to help small businesses succeed.
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Provide Support
By investing in SCORE, we inspire and sustain the important American values of volunteerism and entrepreneurship.  SCORE's sponsors provide financial and in kind services to support SCORE's mission of assisting small businesses. 
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SCORE - Pittsburgh
411 - 7th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-395-6560 ext. 130

Small Business Basics

This half-day SCORE Workshop provides the basic information needed to start a small business.

Upcoming Workshops: 

- September 20, 2008
- October 25, 2008
- November 22, 2008

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U.S. Small Business Administration Logo SCORE is a Resource Partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration

With sponsorship support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation