Your Idea is Too Important to Let Fate Decide What Happens
Only fifty percent of small businesses succeed.
SCORE provides business planning workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs to give you a better chance at success.
New to business startups or just need a refresher?
Sign up for our Smart Start Workshop Series (#1 - #6)
Starts Tuesday, September 24th, 2019
or, sign up for a single workshop
Session #1 - Business Concepts & Planning - Tues, 9/24/2019
Session #2 - Market Research - Tues, 10/1/2019
Session #3 - Business Funding - Tues 10/8/2019
Session #4 - Marketing & Sales - Tues, 10/15/2019
Session #5 - Business Accounting Basics - Tues, 10/22/2019
Session #6 - Business Model Canvas - Tues, 10/29/2019
Sand Creek Library, 1821 S Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80916
For Small Business Start-ups and Early Stage Businesses
Workshop on how to develop a successful Business Plan
Learn about: Starting and Growing Your Business - Marketing Your Business
- Bidding and Winning Contracts - Certifications
When: October 8th, 2019, 9AM – 11AM
Questions: Call Eric Phillips (SBA) - 202-845-4101
or Roy Griggs (SCORE) - 719 -264-8515
How to Find Us
Colorado Springs SCORE is located on the Catalyst Campus, near the city center, and also maintains branch locations courtesy of local sponsors in the locations listed below. For information about local services or programs, phone us at the numbers listed below or email us using office@coloradospringsscore.org.
Metropolitan Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs SCORE
559 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone 719-636-3074
Leadville (Lake County)
Leadville SCORE Branch
Leadville Lake County EDC
400 Harrison Ave, Suite 100
Leadville, CO 80461
Phone 719-293-2316
Monument (Tri-Lakes Area)
Tri-Lakes SCORE Branch
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
166 Second Street
Monument, CO 80132
Phone 719-481-3282
Colorado Springs SCORE helped 185 business get started in 2017.
SCORE mentors know what it takes to start a business and have expertise to help guide you to success!
Small Businesses thrive and grow with mentors.
What would happen if you never start your business?
- Your potential customers may never get what they need from you
- Colorado Springs will be missing what you are offering
- You might always wonder "What if?"
Three Simple Steps
1. Sign up for the next workshop |
2. Attend the workshop |
3. Move forward with your business |
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There is no shame in asking for help!
- Avoid pitfalls
- Get fresh insight and new ideas
- Know the ins and outs of your business
- Follow a plan that is well thought through
- Figure out exactly how you’ll make money, employ people and serve customers
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C0206 SmartSTART Workshop Session #5 - Oct. 22nd, 2019 - Business Accounting Basics
Sign up for Workshop Session #4 only. Workshop Session #5, Business Accounting Basics, on Oct. 22nd, 2019, will be from 6 to 9 PM MDT. Cost is $35 for this single workshop session. Read more
C0206 SmartSTART Workshop Session #4 - Oct. 15th, 2019 - Marketing and Sales
Sign up for Workshop Session #4 only. Workshop Session #5, Marketing and Sales, on Oct. 15th, 2019, will be from 6 to 9 PM MDT. Cost is $35 for this single workshop session. Read more
C0206 SmartSTART Workshop Session #5 - Oct. 22nd, 2019 - Business Accounting Basics
Sign up for Workshop Session #5 only - Business Accounting Basics, on Oct. 22nd, 2019, will be from 6 to 9 PM MDT. Cost is $35 for this single workshop session. Read more
C0206 SmartSTART Workshop Session #6 - Oct. 29nd, 2019 - Business Model Canvas
Sign up for Workshop Session #6 only. Workshop Session #6, Business Accounting Basics, on Oct. 29th, 2019, will be from 6 to 9 PM. Cost is $35 for this single workshop session. Read more
Small Business Success Virtual Conference, Fall 2018
The Fall 2018 Small Business Success Virtual Conference offers nine educational webinars, one-on-one mentoring sessions, exhibitor booths, networking chat rooms and a resource cent Read more
2019 National Small Business Week Virtual Conference
SCORE and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) co-sponsored a two-day virtual conference during National Small Business Week, Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Read more
October 15: Does Google Love My Business? How to Rule in Local Search
A step-by-step look at how you can be found in your local area, why that matters, what you need to know about SEO, optimizing Google My Business and more. Read more
October 24: Startup Success Virtual Conference
The Startup Success Virtual Conference will offer 9 webinars, one-on-one mentoring sessions, networking chat rooms, exhibitor booths, prizes and resources. Read more
October 24: Building an E-commerce Based Small Business
Learn how to amplify your business with e-commerce by magnifying your strengths, empowering your growth, and expanding your network. Read more
October 24: An Easier Way to Prepare Your Business Plan -The Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a one-page business plan that allows you to test and validate the key parts of your business in a manageable format. Read more
October 24: Coach Your Team to Success
This informative session will share strategies you can apply immediately to start improving your effectiveness at being the very best manager of your business. Read more