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SCORE Twin Cities
Free Business Mentoring, Learning and Business Development in the Twin Cities, Northern and Central MN, Northwest and Western WI

Our mission is to foster a vibrant small business community through mentoring, learning and business development resources to the Twin Cities Metro, SCORE St. Cloud, SCORE NorthStar and Western Wisconsin areas. Our vision is to assure that every person has the support they need to thrive as a small business owner.

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Amazon Seller Success Series 2024

Sponsored by Amazon

Unlock the secrets to Amazon selling success with our free webinar series. Learn everything from setting up your seller account to advanced growth strategies, directly from Amazon experts. Perfect for new & existing sellers aiming to boost their business on Amazon. 

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Become a Mentor

What we do matters.

Statistics show that aspiring or established entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. The work you will do at SCORE will make a measurable impact on the nation’s economy and - more importantly - someone’s life.

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SCORE Behind the Business

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast: "SCORE Behind the Business," proudly produced in collaboration with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Every episode is packed with actionable advice, inspiring stories, and the latest trends in the business world. It's not just a podcast; it's a toolkit for your entrepreneurial journey.

Tune in for Real Stories and Real Insights, Expert Advice, Mentorship, and more!

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SCORE for All

We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices, and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches. SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All. 

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Become a Volunteer

Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates. 

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Upcoming Events
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business - Session 3: Marketing

Is Starting a Business Right for You?

Our economy is powered by people like you - the bold who see a new way of building - the dreamers who see the world as it could be and want to do more for themselves, their family, and their community.

We don't need to tell you, making your dream come true takes a lot of planning and personal effort. Get the basics to making that dream a reality by attending this FREE five week series "Simple Steps to Start Your Business."
 

In this powerful series, you'll learn how to:

  • Define and evaluate your business idea
  • Develop a marketing strategy
  • Understand business
Business Concepts
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business - Class 2: Business Concepts

Considering starting your own business? Learn from experienced business professionals, both active and retired, who can provide individual assistance if desired. Presented by SCORE (volunteers from south metro communities) and a partner of the U.S. Small Business Administrations (SBA), this comprehensive series of four workshops will help you to make a smart start. 

Business Concepts: Review your understanding of business concepts and gain step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, market and competition. Identify your target markets, describe your products and services and collect key

Business Development Essentials

This workshop will provide some terrific guidance on the basic components of building your business. We’ll focus on understanding what product or service you want to take to market, who’s your customer, who’s your competition and how you’re unique.

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