SCORE – St. Louis Bi-State Region

SCORE "Counselors to America’s Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

About

SCORE St Louis is the #1 small business education and mentoring resource in the bi-state region. With over 70 business mentors and subject matter experts, we provide one-to-one mentoring (at no cost), and an array of monthly workshops (at low cost) led by subject matter experts. Whether you’re just getting started or have been in business for years, SCORE is with you all the way! To learn more, visit https://stlouis.score.org or http://stlouisscore.eventbrite.com.

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Forming a Business

Management Issues

  • Human Resources
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training

Operations and Logistics

  • Freight and Distribution
  • Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers
  • Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)

Marketing/Sales

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Research
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Website Development
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Market Plan Development and Training

Networking Organizations

  • Small Business/General
  • Geographically Based

Training

  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Startup Classes
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Business Management Training
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing

Product Development

  • Patent Information

Nonprofit Development

  • Funds Development
  • Strategic Planning

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Purchasing an Existing Business
  • Valuation

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Commercialization
  • Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)

Human Resources

  • Employee Development, Hiring and Policies

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Research Projects

Starting a Business

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
  • Peer Mentoring
Contact Information
Pat Mathias
Address
9506 Olive Blvd.
Suite #217
Saint Louis, MO 63132