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Free Business Mentoring in the Greater Central Ohio area

We provide free and confidential one-on-one business counseling by phone, email, and in-person in Columbus OH. We also conduct workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners.

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April is National Volunteer Month

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Become a SCORE Mentor

As we celebrate our amazing volunteers this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back. If you’d like to become a SCORE mentor, we’d love to have you. Learn more about becoming a mentor at SCORE.

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National Small Business Week

Attend the Free Virtual Summit

On April 30 – May 1, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE will host the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. This event will feature a range of educational webinars, exhibition booths, business resources, networking opportunities, and professional guidance from SCORE mentors.

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April is an exciting time both at SCORE and around the country - we have two very important things to celebrate: National Volunteer Month and Financial Literacy Month!

National Volunteer Month

In April, we are celebrating our fabulous SCORE Columbus mentors, subject matter experts and chapter leaders who all give countless hours of their time to the benefit of others. Did you know that in FY23, 87 SCORE Columbus volunteers successfully supported 661 clients? Read on for more statistics on the awesome work our chapter is doing:

SCORE FY23 Metrics
	SCORE Columbus
Clients	661
Mentoring Sessions	1,578
Volunteers	87
Clients/Volunteer	7.60
Sessions/Client	2.38
Sessions/Volunteer	18.14

We don’t mean to brag and we don’t mean to boast but those are some impressive numbers, are they not? Please join us in congratulating all of our volunteers on their continued success and the sizable impact they have on the small business community!

How can I get involved?

Consider volunteering as a mentor with SCORE Columbus if you are an experienced business professional or subject matter expert. Visit the Volunteer with SCORE page to learn more or Become a Mentor page to apply.

For other volunteer opportunities, check out the links below.

Volunteer Match - This website is a listing for a variety of local volunteer opportunities and is available in most major cities.

Experience Columbus - Experience Columbus has a volunteering platform to support major events happening in Columbus such as the Asian Festival, Arnold Sports Festival, Columbus Arts Festival and Columbus Food Truck Festival.

Financial Literacy Month

Not everyone loves finance and numbers but we can all agree that it is critically important - especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs who need to have the “numbers” of their business work for them! Read on for a few resources to help you take the next steps in your financial journey.

How can I learn more?

Small Business Finance Tips
Here are a few tips to get you started from the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, a not-for-profit organization that supports economic development through entrepreneurship.

5 Tips for Organizing Your Business Finances

SCORE Finance Resources
Below you can find numerous resources to help guide you whether you are just getting started or you want to further your expertise. If you are already working with a SCORE Columbus mentor, feel free to ask them about these resources as well.

Blog: Managing Your Money vs. Managing Your Business Finances
E-Guide: Finance Fundamentals: 6 Areas of Focus to Successfully Operate Your
Business Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery

As always, thanks for reading and Happy Volunteer and Financial Literacy Month!
-SCORE Columbus

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Understanding your target audience enables you to tailor your marketing strategies to resonate more effectively with them.

April 30: Enhance Your Marketing ROI with Strategic Goal Setting

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SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. (Train. Hope. Rise. Innovate. Venture. Elevate.) Emerging Leaders Reimagined offers U.S. small business owners with at least one employee, $250,000 or more in annual gross revenue and have been in existence at least three years , the opportunity to learn timely and valuable skills in business management, business development and administration. Over the course of the over 30 hours of online learning, and 8, four-hour in-person discussions with dedicated business coaches and small business owner peers, T.H.R.I.V.E. participants receive guidance on topics such as business

Unlock AI’s Potential for Your Small Business

This webinar will explain the basics of AI and how the technology can help keep your business more secure, more productive and more customer-focused.

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SCORE Columbus OH awarded Ohio District Chapter of the Year 2022

This award recognizes SCORE Columbus OH Chapter's leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving small businesses in our community. Our chapter’s innovation and business mentoring has led to this award.