Want to start a business?
Want to sell your business?
In business…but worried about problems?
SANDHILLS SCORE is a chapter of SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business”, a nonprofit association comprised of 12,400 volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. There are 364 SCORE chapters in urban, suburban and rural communities. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors, advisors and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. These services are confidential and offered at no fee as a community service. SCORE was formed in 1964 and nearly 8.5 million Americans have utilized SCORE services.
Who are we?
SANDHILLS SCORE is composed of experienced businessmen and women from throughout the Sandhills who volunteer their time, at no cost, to assist entrepreneurs with business start-up, as well as operational small businesses in the area. We are both retired and active business people who have significant experience in the ownership, operation and/or management of both small and large businesses in many fields. Our members are committed to small business and donate their time and expertise to provide counseling and mentoring to men and women who wish to start businesses or build existing businesses. We believe in the mantra: “learn – earn – return”. We feel it is our time to “return”.
SANDHILLS SCORE is available to assist start-up and on-going small businesses in the following counties:
Cumberland Lee Richmond
Harnett Montgomery Robeson
Hoke Moore Scotland
Counseling:
- FREE counseling at our Southern Pines office – see Counseling
- FREE on-site team visits at your business – see Business Review
- FREE e-mail consultation
- 100% CONFIDENTIAL
Offices (3 locations):
SOUTHERN PINES OFFICE
Moore County Chamber of Commerce Building
10677 US 15-501 Highway
Southern Pines, NC 28387
FAYETTEVILLE SATELLITE BRANCH OFFICE
Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce Building
1019 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28302
LUMBERTON SATELLITE BRANCH OFFICE – NEW!!!
Robeson Community College
Small Business Center
5160 Fayetteville Road
Lumberton, NC 28360
This new SCORE location was officially dedicated April 19. Bob Moore, SBC Director at Robeson Community College, has been a key figure in making the enterprise happen. In addition, Dr. Charles Chrestman, President of RCC, was instrumental in supplying our office space and administrative coordination. The branch starts off with seven new SCORE volunteers. Administrative arrangements are being finalized and office contact information will be updated soon.
Office Hours:
- Moore County Chamber of Commerce Building
- Every Tuesday and Friday morning 10:00am – 12:00
- Meet a SCORE counselor face-to-face to discuss your needs
Seminars:
- Directed by experienced professionals
- Targeted to the small business owner
- Designed to get you on the “fast track” to a successful business
- Copy of seminar presentation supplied to each registrant
- Conducted at Sandhills Community College