Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nationwide organization  which is part of the Small Business Administration. Comprised of almost 400 chapters and  11,500  volunteer counselors, it offers support, counseling, business resources designed to support small business grow and prosper. The national headquarters is located in Washington DC.   To learn more about SCORE and the valuable resources available click here.   The Erie chapter of SCORE has over 40 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