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Of the many characteristics used to describe an entrepreneur the one SCORE counselors regard most highly is having the wisdom and courage to seek help from others. Being able to provide that help is the SCORE counselor’s reward. But we have a concern...are we doing all we can to service the small business community?

We help clients wishing to start a business. This can take some interesting turns as the strengths and weaknesses of the business idea are explored. In some cases the conclusion is—don’t start! If you think about it, that can be pretty valuable advice.

We help clients already in business with a variety of problems from pricing to inventory control to marketing to personnel.

Less known is that you do not have to have a problem to benefit from talking to SCORE. Entrepreneuring can be a lonesome occupation. SCORE’s secret weapon is that we have been there and recognize the value of just having someone to talk to, to bounce ideas off of. We fill that role...use us!

We are dedicated to the small business entrepreneur. You have our respect and support. Let us help you succeed.

Bill Shuman, SCORE, Augusta

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“Life works in ways that are priceless, in ways that cannot be measured. Meaning and fulfillment stem from “inside out” discovery within the creative human spirit where the widest and highest possibilities can be found naturally within everyone. The key is to identify the beliefs in limitation and self-transformation occurs effortlessly. This is what inspires the coaching and consulting of LifeWORKS© available to entrepreneurs, professionals, thought leaders and policymakers in all fields. Life is goooood as we learn how life works naturally within ourselves and throughout nature.”

Skye Hirst, Ph.D., Coach and Consultant,, LifeWORKS©, Camden

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“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives” – Annie Dillard

Our business is our passion! We witness the power of personal transformation as clients discover and achieve the things that make life meaningful for them. In the process of marketing our services, we are enriched by connecting with the larger midcoast business community and meeting lots of interesting people.

We’d encourage entrepreneurs to seek a business coach with a strong marketing background—ours comes from the Women’s Small Business Development Center. She saves us time and money, continues to be a major support and showed us the ropes early on.

Jessica Tracy, M.Ed., Valerie Heath, LCSW, FuturePerfect™, Brunswick

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Fortunately, Maine offers many resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. But for people with no previous business experience, SCORE is a good place to start. SCORE counselors each have many years of practical experience which they use to set newcomers to the world of business on the right path.

Alvin DaCosta, SCORE Counselor, Augusta and Camden