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

SCORE OrganizationUnder the Small Business AdministrationOrganization is 43 years youngConsists of over 10,000 experienced

volunteer counselors, 389 chapters, and 73 districts

The Lake Sumter Chapter 414 is part of the Northern Florida District 491

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Chapter 414Types of service – Face to Face, Email, and

Workshops34 experienced volunteer counselorsClients served in 2007 = 1240 and in 2008 = 2405Client types: 13% New Business,

20% In Business, and 67% Follow-on

2006 District Chapter of the Year 2007 South Lake Chamber Award 2007 31st Anniversary 2008 Performance Excellence Award

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What do we do?Coaching and mentoring for business successConfidential sounding-board for exploring ideasTurning growth strategies into business

opportunitiesProblem-solving for business challengesBusiness planning assistancePractical business advice

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Counseling LocationsLake Sumter Community College –

South Lake Campus – WednesdaysSumterville Campus – WednesdaysBusiness Resource Center – Tuesdays and

Wednesdays Lake Technical Center – ThursdaysColonial Bank in The Villages – Mondays

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Score AppointmentsCall Tracy Hoff at the LSCC Business

Resource Center Phone: 352-365-3579

Any of our locations One hour sessionsUsually two counselorsUnlimited appointments

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WorkshopsPartner with the LSCC Business Resource

Center and local Chambers of CommerceWorking with Lake Technical Center and

other Schools on requestProvide workshops to other organizations

on request

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Email counselingGo to SCORE’s website at: www.score.orgSee the box entitled “Business Mentoring Online”Enter keywords or questions about your business

needSelect from National data base of online

counselorsCounselor provides email advice until you are

satisfiedOr … contact your local SCORE chapter at:

www.score414.org (352) 589-2250 Ext. 149

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Score Code of Ethics and ConductSERVICE IS FREEDiscussions are confidentialCounselors can not invest in your business

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OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESSFUL!

QUESTIONS?

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