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Small Businesses Bolster the Economy and Benefit CommunitiesEntrepreneurs persevere through challenges to start and grow successful small businesses. WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Small businesses employ 62 million Americans and generate 33% of known export value, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. This National Small Business Month, SCORE is recognizing the incredible impact of America's entrepreneurs in their communities and across the country. "Small businesses are the driving force of our economy, creating jobs and allowing entrepreneurs to fulfill their dreams," said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston. "We join the rest of the nation in celebrating small business owners – the heart of every community – and take pride in partnering with them on their road to success." Small businesses are starting and growing in communities across America. These entrepreneurs repeatedly overcome challenges and navigate uncharted territory, inspiring future business owners to do the same. Reaching a goal and helping the community SCORE client Paulina Enriquez, owner and director of Wonder Kids Learning Center in Arlington, Va., worked with SCORE mentor Richard Rose to overcome roadblocks on her business journey. "With Richard's guidance, I wrote a 30-page business plan in English (my second language) which Richard has described as one of the 'best' business plans he's ever seen," said Enriquez. "It was a real challenge for me and to hear that from someone like Richard with all of his experience made me proud." Connect with mentors and other entrepreneurs Partnering with small business owners one-on-one, SCORE mentors offer experienced advice and consulting on best practices free of charge for the life of your business. Find a mentor today at score.org. About SCORE: Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. CONTACT: Looking for a small business expert or owner for an upcoming media story? Email [email protected] to request an interview source. SOURCE: View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/small-businesses-bolster-the-economy-and-benefit-communities-302131754.html SOURCE SCORE |