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SCORE is here to help women small business owners.
Numbering in at 13M in the U.S., women-owned businesses comprise a vital and growing segment of the economy. This segment employs 9.4M workers, ushers in innovation, and introduces new products as part of a vibrant U.S. economy. Women entrepreneurs bring a unique perspective and sometimes must break ceilings in traditionally male-dominated industries or roles.
SCORE is here to help you fulfill your business ownership goals and achieve greater success. Along with resources and tools created especially for women entrepreneurs, SCORE offers free and confidential business advice. SCORE mentors, many of them successful women small business owners, are ready to help you achieve your business goals.
Women are leading the way in the business world.
The 2019 State of Women-Owned Business Report by American Express found that the number of women-owned businesses climbed to nearly 13 million, representing 42% of all businesses in the United States. Women-owned businesses employ 9.4 million workers and generate $1.9 trillion in annual revenue.
In 2019, 61% of our clients were women. SCORE is dedicated to helping women owners succeed. SCORE has a diverse volunteer force of qualified business mentors, all skilled and ready to help women entrepreneurs. Once you request a free business mentor, SCORE will match you to a seasoned, experienced business expert.
We understand women-led small businesses and are here to help.
Building a small business might seem daunting, but it’s more possible than you think. See how we’ve helped other aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their business goals.
Vera Bradley
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia Miller have taken their line of women's luggage, accessories, and clothing to major markets around the globe.
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Kiddy Crawler, LLC
Back From Extinction After 40 years -- Stacey Kohler brought the Crawligator back to the market.
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Our Favorite Things Boutique & Event Center
Dr. Lisa R. McGuthry Grandmothers' continued in her grandmother's footsteps to run her own business.
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Sway-Oh, LLC
Shirley Washington starts with an idea that becomes an Amazon “hot new release”.
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Specs4Us
Maria Dellapina has a vision that’s now filling a huge market need for quality eyewear.
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Lori's Original Lemonade
Lori Volk took selling lemonade locally to major stores, cafes, independent markets, and restaurants.
Read Success StoryResources for women business leaders.
SCORE has developed resources to address the unique needs of women in the small business community. Browse these resources below then connect with a mentor to get personalized advice for your business.
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Successful Strategies for Women (Part 2): Strengths-based Leadership
This webinar is the second in a two-part series focused on women in leadership. The goal of the session is to focus on how women can increase confidence and overall happiness by... Read more
Successful Strategies for Women (Part 1): Envisioning your business beyond today
This webinar will be the first in a two-part series focused on women in leadership. The goal is to focus on moving beyond the “why” a business was started - oftentimes to achieve... Read more
How to Get Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Certified - slides
Becoming certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) is about so much more than being able to attach the colorful "women owned" logo to your business card. It's about opening... Read more
Unconscious Bias, A Major Leadership Blind Spot In Your Small Business Operation - slides
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Recovery Continues – Updates on SBA Programs and Services – Economic Injury - slides
At this workshop held on December 16, 2020, representatives Kimberly Stout and Jennifer Tilden from the Eastern PA SBA District Office update attendees on the on-going disaster... Read more
Dear ReZilient Women, It is ok not to be ok - video
Dear ReZilient Women, It is ok not to be ok Read more
Panel Discussion - How to Rebound and Find New Ways to Adjust to The “New Normal” Video
This five–part virtual workshop series starting with this panel discussion is designed to help you find ways for your small business to adapt to the “New Normal”. Small businesses... Read more
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Why Women Should Start Small Businesses
Female small business owners have a variety of motivators for starting their business from inspiring other women entrepreneurs to showing others that it is possible to overcome the stigmas associated with women-owned businesses. Read on to see results from a recent survey for women entrepreneurs and women of color in business.