All counseling sessions are free and confidential.

SCORE is a Resource Partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration

SCORE Chapter 36 offers advice for small business owners in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Our call to action for small business owners and entrepreneurs is simple... call us to provide professional guidance and information on managing your business or to help you open and manage a new business.

The SCORE Association is a national nonprofit organization with a public service mission to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small businesses. SCORE's 10,500 members provide client counseling and training through a network of 389 chapters, 800 branches, and a national as well as individual chapter Web sites. SCORE has been a resource partner with the Small Business Administration (SBA) since 1964. Our volunteer members, who are both retired, or actively engaged in their business or profession, have many years of experience to bring to bear on helping to create stronger more profitable businesses.

Get Free Advice From Business Owners

SCORE Chapter 36 is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth and success of small business throughout Monmouth County and surrounding areas. We have numerous regularly staffed counseling locations anchored by an office on the campus of Brookdale Community College. All counseling sessions are one-on-one, free of charge, confidential, and with no limit on number. Visit our Counseling section to find the most convenient location.

Starting a New Business or Need Help with an Existing One?

If you are thinking of starting a new business or are facing challenges with an existing business we suggest that you attend our free seminars presented during the year on a variety of business subjects including:

• How to Successfully Start and Manage Your Own Business
• How to Successfully Promote Your Business
• How to Acquire a Business or Franchise
• How to Write a Convincing Business Plan
• How to Establish a Computer Based Accounting System
• How to Sell on the Internet

These seminars are designed to provide practical advice and solutions to problems encountered by entrepreneurs. Visit our Seminar Schedule page to see the schedule and how to sign up either online or by telephone.