SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs

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Women Entrepreneurs

Numbering in at 13M in the U.S., women-owned businesses comprise a vital and growing segment of the economy. This segment employs 9.4M workers, ushers in innovation, and introduces new products as part of a vibrant U.S. economy. Women entrepreneurs bring a unique perspective and sometimes must break ceilings in traditionally male-dominated industries or roles.  

SCORE is here to help you fulfill your business ownership goals and achieve greater success.  Along with resources and tools created especially for women entrepreneurs, SCORE offers free and confidential business advice. SCORE mentors, many of them successful women small business owners, are ready to help you achieve your business goals.

“It was SO nice to talk with the different SCORE mentors who had strong skills in the areas I needed help with. I learned there are people out there who want you to succeed.”

– Kelly Twichel, Access Trax

 

Only 2.3% of venture capital funding went to startups solely owned by women.

Only 2.3% of venture capital funding went to startups solely owned by women.

PitchBook, The US VC Female Founders Dashboard

Infographic representing the amount of women CEOs in Fortune 500 companies

Only 26 women are found as CEOs at Fortune 500 companies.

Apps That Deliver, Women in Business Statistics

12.3% of small business owners in the US are women

12.3% of small business owners in the US are women.

Apps That Deliver, Women in Business Statistics

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From Experienced Mentors

SCORE business mentors can help you start, grow, or transition your business. Enter your zip code above to get matched with a business expert near you!

"I believe that small businesses are a vital part of a community's economic vitality. I am passionate about helping to improve social justice and want to see everyone's talents have an opportunity to blossom and shine."

Chris-Anna Lazar,

SCORE Volunteer Mentor

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Women Entrepreneurs Who Turned to SCORE as a Partner in Their Success

With SCORE by your side, you don't have to go it alone. SCORE has helped countless Women entrepreneurs find success in their small businesses. See how SCORE has helped some of the small business owners start and grow their small businesses. Yours could be the next success story!

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Grants Ink

No one in her personal life was able to provide the help she needed so Lorinda turned to SCORE for the guidance she was looking for.

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Sway-Oh

Sway-Oh

Shirley Washington starts with an idea that becomes an Amazon "hot new release".

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Specs 4 Us

Specs 4 Us

Maria Dellapina has a vision that's now filling a huge market need for quality eyewear.

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Lori's Original Lemonade

Lori's Original Lemonade

Lori Volk took selling lemonade locally to major stores, cafes, independent markets, and restaurants.

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Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley

Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia Miller have taken their line of women's luggage, acceessories, and clothing to major markets around the globe.

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Crawligator

Crawligator

Back From Extinction After 40 Years -- Stacey Kohler brought the Crawligator back to the market.

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Our Favorite Things

Our Favorite Things Botique & Event Center

Dr. Lisa R. McGuthry continued in her grandmother's footsteps to run her own business.

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GRANTS INK

Small Business Journey

"I didn't have anyone in my personal life that could give me this guidance and school wasn't doing it either. SCORE was the one resource that could give me the tools I needed."

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Lorinda Gonzales

Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

Check out resources created especially for Women business owners.

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Join Mari at the 2022 Hispanic Women's Business Conference

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Mari will be providing the English version of “Branding and Marketing the New Era for Small Business”, at the 2022 Hispanic Women’s Business Conference on Wednesday, March 16th,... Read more
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Join Bethsaida at the 2022 Hispanic Women's Business Conference

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Bethsaida will be speaking on the topic of “Growing Your Business to the Next Level”, in Spanish, at the 2022 Hispanic Women’s Business Conference on Wednesday, March 16th, from 9... Read more
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Join Marisela at the 2022 Hispanic Women's Business Conference

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Marisela will be speaking on the topic of “Growing Your Business to the Next Level”, in Spanish, at the 2022 Hispanic Women’s Business Conference on Wednesday, March 16th, from 9:... Read more
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You Gotta Have F.A.I.T.H.

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You Gotta Have F.A.I.T.H. by Lisa I. Perez, President HR, HBL Resources Inc. from the 2020 WOMEN'S BUSINESS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE - The Art of Resilience - Read more
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Maintaining High Performance Through Personal Resilience

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Maintaining High Performance Through Personal Resilience by Aracelly Latino-Feliz, Founder, The Movement Therapy Institute from the 2020 WOMEN'S BUSINESS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE - The... Read more
Podcast

Know The SCORE - Al Otero and 100 Successful Women in Business

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Our Know The SCORE podcast features Al Otero, president of the Global Trade Chamber, discussing the 100 Successful Women in Business Conference. Find out how SCORE Broward and... Read more
Blog

Broward County SCORE Appreciation Day

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May 20, 2019

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