SCORE volunteers help prospective entrepreneurs make common-sense decisions about whether they should take the leap of small business ownership. Often for a variety of practical, financial and psychological reasons, SCORE counselors help clients realize they aren't in a position to take the leap from idea to reality. Other times SCORE counselors work side-by-side with clients as they turn a business idea into an actual working business.

SCORE volunteers are either retired or active business owners or managers. They can meet with you at a local SCORE office, your place of business, your home, or through e-mail counseling. E-mail counseling can be arranged by going to SCORE's web site.

SCORE counselors volunteer because they have enjoyed successful business careers and want to give something back to the community. Moreover, the SCORE counselors get great satisfaction from the accomplishments and successes realized by their clients. We make every effort to match your business needs with a counselor who is experienced in a compatible line of business. For example, here is the SCORE Medford Branch's current volunteer roster.