About SCORE
Portland, Maine Chapter Mission Statement
Portland SCORE volunteers deliver expertise and resources to maximize the success of existing and emerging small businesses.
Our parent organization, the national SCORE Association founded in 1964, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE has 389 chapters throughout the United States and its territories, with over 11,000 volunteers nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SCORE Portland (chapter 53) was founded in 1965 by a group of local businessmen who recognized the need to foster entrepreneurship and small business development in Maine. We have counseled and provided business training for thousands of Maine individuals who had a business idea, wanted to start a business, or had a business problem to solve. Our 50 volunteers are committed to your success
Portland SCORE counselors come from every walk of business life. Most have owned successful small businesses: others come from high-level management positions: directors and VPs of Fortune 500 companies, owners and presidents of retail businesses, manufacturing companies, distributors and franchisors. All are here for you.
Our goal is to help you avoid common mistakes, provide direction and help you become as successful as you want to be. All of the volunteers and resources of our chapter are available to every client and they are available for as long as you want or need them.
We want to give back to you and the community and promote its growth.
We can help. Come in for no-charge counseling. Or, attend one of our information- packed practical business workshops - designed to give you just what you need to get off to a good start or bring your existing business to a new level.
Betsy Hanscom,
Maine Warmers
"If I had not had that business plan I don't think I would have been successful"
Maine Warmers LLC, a developer and manufacturer of microwavable heating pads and ice packs, distributes their Maine-made products around the world through retailers and directly off their website. Betsy keeps busy doing the design work, purchasing fabrics, running the website, and orchestrating the activities of three subcontractors. SCORE has been with Betsy from....
Starting Your Own Business:
This workshop covers the finance, legal, marketing, accounting, and insurance aspects of starting a business. The information is presented in an interactive presentation format with time allocated for questions.
Tuesday Sep 09, 2008
6 - 9 PM
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Marketing and Sales:
There is no element of business success more important than marketing and sales. Why do customers buy? How often do they buy? What should the price be? This workshop will help you answer these and many other critical questions.
Tuesday Sep 16, 2008
6 - 9 PM
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Writing A Business Plan:
There is a critical difference between businesses that succeed and those that fail. And it's not a matter of luck. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge you need to develop a successful Business Plan.
Tuesday Sep 23, 2008
6 - 9 PM
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WebSite Reviews:
This is the second of a two workshoop series designed to aacquaint the student with the basics of web site design, creation and review. For $50 the first 7 people to apply will get a complete web site review by our computer web expert C. S. Wurzburger. For $30 up to 20 additional people may attend to take notes and learn the process. Success passes do not apply for this special workshop.
Thursday Sep 25, 2008
5:30 to 7:30 PM
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