April Enews: Virtual Summit, Product Pitch Event, Volunteer Month, More

Plus, Top 10 Business Blockers To Overcome As a First-Time Entrepreneur We've gathered the best new SCORE content for you. [View Online]( SCORE eNews April 2022 [NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK VIRTUAL SUMMIT]( Join aspiring and current small business owners May 2-5 for the [National Small Business Week Virtual Summit]( hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE. This free, annual online summit is offered to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and those aspiring to start their own businesses. Access critical federal resources, learn new business strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts! This 4-day, action-packed event will include honoring small businesses around the country, educational sessions, online business resources, and exciting speakers. [REGISTER NOW]( [VIRTUAL PITCH OPPORTUNITY]( [SCORE Perfect Pitch Event]( Do you have a product that’s ready to go to market? On May 23, you could have the chance to virtually pitch your product to a panel of experts from MagicMakers Group, who have extensive relationships with major retailers. To apply, [fill out the application form]( and review it with a SCORE mentor, who can provide expert guidance to help you perfect your pitch. Don't delay, applications are due April 29. Don’t miss out on your chance to master the art of persuasion and become a success story of the new decade! [LEARN MORE AND APPLY]( [NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH]( [Give Back as a SCORE Volunteer]( In April, we celebrate National Volunteer Month to recognize the dedication of volunteers in all varieties of service. More than 10,000 volunteers in 250 SCORE chapters across the United States work with local and aspiring business owners. SCORE invites you to [join our volunteer network](. Why Volunteer with SCORE? [Why Volunteer with SCORE?]( Volunteer Opportunities SCORE offers a variety of volunteering roles to match your skills and interests: -Business Mentor -Workshop Presenter -Subject Matter Expert -Chapter Support -Community Outreach -Marketing Support If you want to make a lasting impact in your small business community, SCORE is the place to do that. You can help make dreams come true while enriching your life. [VOLUNTEER WITH SCORE]( [Top 10 Business Blockers To Overcome As a First-Time Entrepreneur]( From overcoming the fear of success to the fear of rejection, there are several business blockers you may face and how to overcome them as a first-time entrepreneur. [READ MORE]( Looking for more startup resources and tips? [Sign up for the monthly Startup Newsletter](. [12 Small Business Tax-Saving Strategies]( From hiring family members to deducting startup expenses, there are several simple ways that may help you save on taxes. [READ MORE]( SCORE CLIENTS IN THE NEWS SCORE’s media relations team regularly connects clients to media opportunities to share their personal experiences. Old Fashioned Golf SCORE clients Kyle Herzog, Scott Biely and Joe Maretti of Northeastern Wisconsin were recently profiled in a Newsbreak article for working with SCORE Green Bay. Their business, Old Fashioned Golf, sells Wisconsin-inspired golf apparel and accessories. [Read more about their story](. Does your business have a story to share? Contact media@score.org. SCORE is mentioned an average of 1,000 times per month in national and local media. [Check out more of our latest media mentions](. UPCOMING WEBINARS [More >]( APRIL 14 [Ask an Expert - Smart Money Moves for Your Business]( APRIL 18 [How to Create a Product Pitch That Sells]( APRIL 19 [Social Media Strategies That Generate Results]( SCORE SUCCESS STORY [More >]( [Hairstylist Turned Full-Time CEO]( "Having his insightfulness & well-versed nature and SCORE's free webinars were the impetus for our success." Keera Belviy, CEO of Vital Wetsuits, started her small-batch women's wetsuit business with help from her SCORE mentor, Rick Coxson. [Read more](. Get Free Business Advice - Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth. [FIND MY MENTOR]( SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.   Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. [More about our mission, vision and values >]( Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. [[Facebook] ]( [[Twitter] ]( [[Instagram] ]( [[LinkedIn] ]( [[YouTube] ]( [[Facebook] ]( [[Twitter] ]( [[LinkedIn] ]( [SIGN UP FOR EMAILS FROM SCORE]( You're receiving this email because you opted in for SCORE's eNewsletter. Unsubscribe or use the Update Profile link below at any time to manage your preferences. Constant Contact is a proud sponsor of SCORE. 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