SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE has 364 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 12,400 volunteers nationwide.  Local chapters provide free mentoring and low-cost workshops in their communities.  Both working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and expertise as business counselors. SCORE was founded in 1964. SCORE helped create more than 25,000 new jobs nationwide in 2007. one in seven clients created a job.  SCORE  helped create 19,732 new small businesses in 2007, according to an SBA report sent to Congress.  To learn more about SCORE and the valuable resources available click here.   The Erie chapter of SCORE established in 1967 has over 25 members who provide free confidential counseling to small businesses in the northwest Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and western New York areas. To learn more about the SCORE-Erie chapter or to become a SCORE counselor click here.   Thinking of starting a business.   Take these practical tests to see if you are ready....... Free Consultation Request help to manage your current business, resolve a specific current problem or thinking about starting a business. Click here to request a counselor to contact you What Others Say About SCORE  To see what some of our past clients say about their experiences with SCORE counseling click here     Subscribe to e-News for Small Businesses  e-News for Small Businesses is a free electronic mail service designed to provide tax information for small business owners and self-employed individuals. It is distributed every other Wednesday. Click here