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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode we welcome Buffalo/Niagara SCORE Chapter Administrator, Letasha Montgomery! If you are starting a business and have not heard of SCORE or have not explored your local chapter, you MUST head there today at www.score.org! SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Because SCORE's work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to its network of 11,000+ volunteers, SCORE is able to deliver its services at no charge or at very low cost. SCORE provides: Volunteer MENTORS who share their expertise across 62 industries Free, confidential business MENTORING in person or via email Free business TOOLS, templates and tips online Inexpensive or free business WORKSHOPS (locally) and webinars (online 24/7) SCORE's 320+ chapters hold events and workshops locally across the U.S. and its territories, and match up entrepreneurs with local, volunteer mentors. In 2016, SCORE helped clients start over 54,000 small businesses!! Next Event! Be sure to check out SCORE's next online event: The Small Business Success Virtual Conference on June 8, 2017. This half-day event offers educational webinars, exhibitor booths, and networking chat rooms to give you the information you need to succeed as a small business owner. You’ll hear from a number of industry experts as they share insider tips on various aspects of marketing, sales, financing, hiring, choosing a business location and more. Our Guest: Letasha Montgomery has been working with SCORE for several years now, initially as a volunteer mentor and most recently as the Chapter Administrator for the Buffalo/Niagara SCORE Chapter. In this interview, Letasha shares with us the many offerings of SCORE as well as some terrific local success stories, including one involving two goats! To reach Letasha for more information about her work or the resources available through SCORE, please email her at LetashaSCOREBuffalo@gmail.com. Free eBook: Passion to Prosperity: Finding Your Ideal Side Business If you would like more information about how to find your ideal small business, please help yourself to a free copy of my eBook: "Passion to Prosperity: Finding Your Ideal Side Business". Although it was written with side businesses in mind, the process for determining your own small business is very much the same. Ask Your Questions or Share Your Feedback In the comments section of these show notes. At the Scattered to Streamlined Business Coaching Facebook Page By email at smallbiz101podcast@gmail.com Connect with Me At my business website, Scattered to Streamlined Business Coaching Join the Scattered to Streamlined Business Coaching Facebook Page Connect with me on Twitter Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes