SCORE Los Angeles
 
 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration

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March 13, 2006

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SCORE offers two types of no charge confidential counseling to help you get started in business or improve your existing one.  Please click on the appropriate link for more information.

Face-To-Face Counseling

The Los Angeles Chapter of SCORE offers confidential face-to-face counseling at no charge to U. S. Citizens.

The Chapter has over 70 counselors with a variety of skill sets and we offer this counseling in over 30 locations throughout Los Angeles County.

All of our counselors can guide you on how to get your business off to a good start with the best odds for success.

Most counseling sessions are conducted at one of our locations however on-site counseling is available when a more complete evaluation of an on-going business is needed.

How to set up a face-to-face counseling session.

  Find the counseling location or counselor you need by clicking on either the "By Geography" or the "By Skill Sets" link, below.
 
 
1. By Geography
NOTE: Two of our locations offer service 5 days a week from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. These are the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce downtown  Los Angeles and Glendale.
2. By Skill Sets
   


Email Counseling

The SCORE National web site offers Counseling by email. SCORE business counselors, who have joined the SCORE CyberChapter, provide answers to your business questions by email. Counselors are listed by area of expertise and geographic location.

To use email counseling go to the SCORE National web site, and:

  • Method 1: In the Ask Score for Business Advice Section select:
    1. Find a Counselor by Expertise
    2. Find a Counselor by State, or
    3. Enter keyword(s) or the topic(s) you wish to discuss in the text box and press the Find Counselor button

  • Method 2: Select the Ask Score link in the main menu, and:
    1. Briefly describe the area of interest in the text box
    2. Select either nationwide or a geographic location (optional)

  • Press the Find Counselor button
  • The system will search and display a list of counselors that have expertise in your area of interest, resumes, etc.
  • Select a counselor who best meets your needs
  • Fill in the information. This information is private and will not be shared with anyone
  • Briefly describe your business activity and pose the questions that you need answered
  • Press the Submit button
  • Your SCORE counselor will reply with his or her answer and keep the dialog going as long as you have questions for them.