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For over 50 years, SCORE has served as America’s premier source of free business mentoring and education. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. |
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. |
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Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 10,000 influential business owners with 147 chapters in 48 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond. EO is basically the Justice League of the entrepreneurial world. |
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Vistage Worldwide, Inc. is a global organization that assembles and facilitates private advisory boards for CEOs, senior executives, and business owners. Vistage and its affiliates have nearly 20,000 members in 16 countries, representing the world’s leading chief executive organization. |
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The Young Entrepreneur Council (Y.E.C.) The Young Entrepreneur Council (Y.E.C.) provides its members with access to tools, mentorship, community and educational resources that support each stage of their business’s development and growth. This organization promotes entrepreneurship as a solution to youth unemployment and underemployment. |
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National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) The National Federation of Independent Business touts itself as "The Voice of Small Business." The association, which has some 350,000 members, provides discounts, networking opportunities, online discussion groups, and state and federal lobbying. It also runs young entrepreneur, legal, and research foundations. |
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Your local chamber of commerce can be an excellent resource for growing your business, particularly in your immediate community. Local chambers work to link small businesses by facilitating interaction and support within regional areas. Community chambers also help small-business owners connect with the more than 7,000 chambers of commerce worldwide. |
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International Council for Small Business The International Council for Small Business is a non-profit organization devoted to continuing management education for entrepreneurs and small business.e |
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Meet like-minded small-business professionals through this global social-networking group. Meetup connects entrepreneurs online so they can ultimately connect in person. Simply plug in your ZIP code to find a group in your area. With get-togethers happening in more than 1,100 cities, chances are you'll find a relevant event happening near you. |
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FoundersCard, started by Eric Kuhn in 2009, is the first membership community designed specifically for entrepreneurs and innovators. This is an organization has over 15,000 members who enjoy generous networking events and many discounts are provided. |