PrintSCORE Chapter 537 provides free and confidential one-on-one business counseling in West Virginia. We also conduct workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners.
103 Adams Street
Suites 109-110
Fairmont, WV 26554 (304) 363-0486
E-mail: score537@gmail.com
COUNSELING:
- Face-to-face, telephone, and e-mail counseling
- Flexible schedules
- Follow-up meetings
TYPE OF COUNSELING:
- Business organization
- Staffing, facilities, and equipment
- Competitor analysis and marketing communications
- Application of technology
- Financial planning
- Financing
- Management
- Evaluate existing business process
MAJOR LINKS:
- A1 - SCORE Web Site - Great place to learn about creating and running a small business.
- A2 - SCORE WV Web Site - WV SCORE Web site.
- A3 - WV SCORE Locations - List of WV SCORE Offices.
- A4 - Business Tool Box - SCORE - Cool entrepreneurial tools to set the foundation for business success.
- A5 - Learning Center - SCORE - How-To articles to help you make decisions for success throughout every stage of your business.
- A7 - WV SCORE Resource Magazine - excellent source of information for startup companies.
- B1 - Small Business Administration (SBA) - An excellent resource for small businesses.
- B2 - SBA West Virginia - Information specific to West Virginia.
- B3 - 2009 Recovery Act - ARC Loan - Loan Program up to $35,000 in short-term relief for viable small businesses facing immediate financial hardship to help ride out the current uncertain economic times and return to profitability.
- B4 - SBA - Native American - Access to the necessary business development and expansion tools available through SBA's entrepreneurial development, lending, and procurement programs.
- B5 - SBA 8(a) Program - Information on the application process for certification in the 8(a) Business Development Program.
- C1 - WVSBDC - WV Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) - Excellent source of information.
- C2 - WV Development Office - Additional information about business in WV.
- C3 - Women's Business Center - Developing leadership, independence, and entrepreneurship for West Virginia women by empowering to make informed decisions about business ownership through training, business coaching and mentoring.
- D1 - Small Business Development Center Network - Help new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership, and to assist existing businesses to remain competitive in the complex marketplace of an ever-changing global economy.
- D3 - WV Small Business Health Plan - Comprehensive health insurance options. Lower premium costs. Coverage for all eligible employees. Network of physicians and care providers.
- E2 - INNOVA - Business support services and seed and early-stage investment capital program dedicated to creating successful entrepreneurs and new ventures.
- F1 - WV, IRS, SSA information - SCORE 537 - WV, IRS, SS sites containing valuable information about licensing and taxes.
- F2 - IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center - One-stop assistance center for filing your business returns. This includes Highlights of Tax Law Changes, Tax Tips, and more.
- F3 - Exporting to other countries.
- G1 - Federal Government - New govt site to help new and existing businesses
- H1 - Template Gallery - Business Forms.
- H2 - Factoring - An alternative way of getting funding.
WV GOVT DOCUMENTS
WORKSHOP NOTES
PDF DOCUMENTS
- 01 - Counseling Request 641 - PDF Form Download this application if you want counseling from SCORE.
- 02 - Startup Business Plan - PDF Information needed for creating a business plan.
- 03 - Going Into Business in WV - PDF Excellent guide for new business owners.
- 04 - Linked Deposit Loan Application - PDF Provide reduced-interest loans up to $250,000.
SCORE's mentors, comprised of active and retired business men and women, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling. Counseling can be conducted at the client's place of business, at our chapter headquarters, by telephone or via email
SCORE mentors and representatives from the local business community conduct a variety of regularly scheduled, low-cost educational workshops that provide valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing and managing a successful business.
With access to a wide variety of documents, templates and tools to assist you in starting or growing your business, the information provided here covers a wide range of subjects including initial business planning, capital sources, government agencies, and much more.