SCORE, the counselors to America's Small Business, is a non-profit organization of retired business owners and managers who give free, confidential business counseling to small and emerging businesses. The Northwest New Jersey chapter of SCORE has counseled businesspersons, helping to create and retain thousands of jobs in Northern New Jersey.

SCORE counselors in New Jersey bring an average of 30+ years of business experience in a wide variety of businesses such as:

• Retail (restaurants, apparel, groceries, sporting goods, laundry, etc.)
• Professional Services (consulting, law, health, information technology, insurance, travel, etc.)
• Manufacturing (metals, plastics, glass, chemicals, concrete, etc.)
• Engineering and Construction (buildings, equipment, roads, etc.)
• Wholesale Distribution (food, auto parts, HVAC, etc.)

Our SCORE counselors have background and experience in the following areas:

SERVICES TO WOMEN AND MINORITY-OWNED FIRMS
In order to meet the needs of women and minority clients, SCORE has established a Women and Minority Task Force. These counselors are a diverse group of individuals prepared to assist women and minorities facing challenges of being in business.