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SCORE Philadelphia wins the “Diamond Leadership Award” for 2020

The national office of SCORE, “Mentors to America’s Small Business,” has honored SCORE Philadelphia with the “Diamond Leadership Award” for outstanding performance in 2020.  Less than 10% of the 330+ SCORE chapters across the United States are bestowed this highest recognition for service and operations excellence. Additionally, in order to be considered a Diamond chapter, you have to have been awarded as a Platinum level 5 years in a row.

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Women Business Leaders' Resource Center

Welcome Women Entrepreneurs!

While SCORE has resources for all entrepreneurs, we are also determined to help women business owners succeed with these specialized resources.

Women Business Leaders' Resource Center

Upcoming SCORE Philadelphia workshops

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Live Event
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Value Proposition - 08/05/2021 - C0046

August 5, 2021, 6:00pm EDT
Value Proposition: Value Proposition is what makes your business special, unique and/or different from your competition. It creates value for your customer asking what would you offer to your clients that your competition does not offer.
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Building Your Brand - 08/06/2021 - C0046

August 6, 2021, 12:00pm EDT
Your brand can make your business stand out and have an impact in your community. You build your brand by finding your voice, development a mission statement, articulating your vision, delivering value, and creating awareness.
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Startup Basics - 08/09/2021 - C0046

August 9, 2021, 6:00pm EDT
SCORE Philadelphia is offering a virtual 2 hour 'Startup Business' workshop for those thinking about starting a business and/or anyone who has a business idea but needs assistance in getting focused and organized. Ultimately, this workshop will prepare you for a meeting with a SCORE Mentor.
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Free Mentoring

Whether you’re just starting out, in business, or ready to sell or retire, you can get FREE, confidential, business advice from expert advisors committed to helping you succeed. Meet face-to-face in one of our mentoring locations or connect with one of our online mentors.

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Workshops & Events

Register today for our low-cost business training. We provide education on a variety of business topics including marketing, finance and accounting, management, and others. Get instruction from a local expert and connect with other business owners in the community.

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Courses on Demand

Take interactive, online training courses on a variety of small business topics. Work through each session at your own pace, and download helpful materials to apply new ideas.

Courses on Demand

Meet Our Mentors

Philadelphia SCORE certified 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 owners and entrepreneurs achieve success.

Meet Our Mentors

Have a hand in shaping businesses in Philadelphia by becoming a SCORE Volunteer.

Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs in your community.

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The Future of SCORE

For over 50 years SCORE has been helping entrepreneurs and small businesses on the road to success. While the times have changed, the heart and purpose of SCORE and the connections we make will always remain the same.

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