One-On-One Counseling

One-On-One Counseling

One-on-One counseling is available free of change to persons running a business.

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Start a Business

Start a Business

Starting a business is not easy. You need SCORE volunteers to help provide knowledge.

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Improve a Business

Improve a Business

SCORE offers a unique opportunity for current small business owners to develop plans, strategies and tactics to improve their business

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Information on starting a business

Starting a business is tough, SCORE is here to help guide you.

Harness the power of crowdfunding

Posted by Boardroom on May 4, 2015

Published in The Tennessean May 4, 2015 By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville “I have a great idea but need some money and will probably not qualify for a loan. Tell me about crowdfunding.” Crowdfunding comes in four varieties. One popular type is reward-based; I’ll concentrate on that and outline the others at the end of this column. In reward-based crowdfunding you provide a perk for those who contribute to your campaign. Rewards generally escalate as support levels increase and should be consistent with your product or service offering if possible. For...

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Successful marketing is a multipart process

Posted by Boardroom on Apr 20, 2015

Published in The Tennessean April 20, 2015 By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville “I thought word-of-mouth and Facebook would be sufficient to grow my business, but I was wrong. What should I do?” Word-of-mouth helps grow a business, but it’s rarely enough. Let’s look at some other marketing strategies. There are many social media alternatives beyond Facebook. Linkedin, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram are just a few. The trick is to use the best platforms for your offerings and your market. Provide interesting content in social media posts; if you treat social media as...

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Before starting a business

Posted by Boardroom on Apr 6, 2015

Published in The Tennessean April 6, 2015 By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville “I just lost my job and have several ideas on businesses I can start. Where should I begin?” Focus on your best idea first. Then consider the following: Passion. Do you have a true passion about the business or is this a reaction to losing your job? Just like romances that begin shortly after a break-up, you need to take a bit of time to evaluate your options. Industry knowledge. Do you have experience in the field you are...

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Testimonials

This is what they say about us.

PROFILE

Bryan Hall

TDB Trading Enterprises, LLC.

I had been in business for almost 12 years when I saw an ad for SCORE and decided to contact them concerning a need I had for a line of credit.  What I found in my counselor, Tom Kelley, was a diamond in the ruff!  As a seasoned business executive, he understood my business from a standpoint that helped me to run day to day operations in a much more efficient manner.   From developing spreadsheets to calculate cash flow to assisting me in obtaining the financing I needed, Tom was so much more than I anticipated. He went way above my expectations in every possible situation and was hands on the whole time. It is a great feeling to have someone by your side when you are making tough decisions. Someone who will help make sure you make the right decisions that are best for you and your company.  Tom has become a trusted advisor and friend.  If you are starting a new business or need help with one that has been around for years, call SCORE and you will forever be glad you did.

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Dr. Missy Eisenhauer

Physical Therapy Specialists of Tennessee

I began working with SCORE at the beginning when I only had a business concept.   I was assigned to a counselor who helped guide me to several great seminars offered through SCORE.

After I set up my LLC, I continued to meet with my counselor for guidance as questions arose. Sometimes, my questions were very specific, so my counselor arranged for me to meet with other SCORE volunteers that had specialized backgrounds in those areas.  I was able to get help in areas such as marketing, sales and cold calling, as well as, financial strategies.

I can’t thank my SCORE counselors enough for all of the help and guidance they’ve given me throughout the growth of my business. I feel that SCORE helped me to develop a strong foundation that has led to my success. I look forward to someday volunteering for SCORE so that I can help others succeed.

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Sean Clem

Gradspring

Gradspring would not exist today without the help of SCORE. I began writing the business plan for Gradspring while working for another company in another state. I knew that I wanted to move back home to Nashville to start the business and knew that I would need help in two areas once I got here; completing the business plan and funding to get Gradspring off the ground.  At SCORE, I found both.

My SCORE counselor, Ed Rappuhn, went above and beyond the call of duty to help me achieve my goals. It’s directly because of Ed and SCORE that Gradspring is a going concern that’s been in business for almost two years. I would encourage any young entrepreneur to seek out SCORE and to take full advantage of the range of services that they offer to assist small business.