SCORE for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

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SCORE is committed to helping all entrepreneurs succeed.

Hispanic-owned small businesses have grown 34% and contributed $500B to the U.S. economy over the last 10 years -- and show no signs of slowing down. Even with the growth and accelerating impact, Hispanic business owners face very real challenges.

Stat 1

Over the past 10 years in the U.S., the number of Latino business owners grew 34%, compared to all business owner group of just 1%.

Source: The International Society of Logistics

Stat 2

Hispanic-owned businesses remain smaller than white-owned firms, earning only $1.2M in revenue compared to $2.3M brought in by white-owned businesses.

Source: The International Society of Logistics

Stat 3

Among the universe of Hispanic business-owners, only 16% convert their businesses from a self-employed business to an employer-based business. Non-Hispanics, however, have a conversion rate of 36%.

Source: Stanford Business 2018 Research Report

Stat 4

Among those that attempted to receive growth funding from a financial institution, 6.2% of Latino employer firms did not receive the requested funds, compared to 3.1% for non-minority-owned firms.

Source: Stanford Business 2017 Research Report

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Hispanic Entrepreneurs Who Turned to SCORE as a Partner in Their Success

With SCORE by your side, you don't have to go it alone. SCORE has helped countless Hispanic entrepreneurs find success in their small businesses. See how SCORE has helped some of the small business owners start and grow their small businesses. Yours could be the next success story!

Bigmedia Miami

Bigmedia Miami

Alfonso Lasprilla dug on his knowledge of the Hispanic community and their needs to build and grow BigMedia.

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Arturo's Mexican Restaurant

Arturo's Mexican Restaurant

Arturo Guillen runs Arturo’s Mexican restaurant and turned to SCORE to understand his financial records and find work-life balance. 

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Jackie's Empanadas On the Go

Jackie's Empanadas On the Go

Jackie Mendive dug into her Argentinian roots to build Empanadas on the Go, frozen, homemade empanadas for busy people.

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Infinity Technology Consultants

Infinity Technology Consultants

Eric Sanchez grew his company from a computer repair business to a full IT management company.

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Elderberry Elixer

Elderberry Elixer

Despite encountering barriers due to the pandemic, Leny Fralicker continued to grow her Elderberry syrup business.

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Molli Sauces

Molli Sauces

Leticia and Rodrigo Salas built Molli sauces so that home cooks everywhere could serve and experience authentic Mexican flavors in their kitchens.

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Resources for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Check out resources created especially for Hispanic business owners.

Blog

10 Essential Sites for Hispanic Business Owners

Ten resources that advance, promote, support, and help Hispanic businesses to grow and thrive. Read more

Blog

Advice for First-Time Hispanic Entrepreneurs

If you’re considering joining the ranks of thousands of Hispanic business owners, there are a few factors you should consider. Read more

Infographic

The Megaphone Of Main Street: The Impact of Covid-19, Infographic #1 - Impact on Hispanic-owned Small Businesses

SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the challenges of Hispanic entrepreneurs during the pandemic. It highlights the findings of “The Megaphone Of Main Street: The Impact of... Read more

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When you volunteer with SCORE, you change individual lives, support small businesses, and empower entire communities. We're always looking for people to share their time, skills, and knowledge. No matter your background, we have the perfect role for you.

 
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Blog

Starting Up with the Right Business Structure

Article Language: English
September 15, 2021, Conchie Fernández

Choosing your business structure is particularly important for Hispanic entrepreneurs and business owners.
Blog

Lanza tu negocio bajo la estructura correcta

Idioma del recurso: Español
September 15, 2021, Conchie Fernández

Lanzar y desarrollar una empresa es un reto para cualquiera. Muchos empresarios nuevos desconocen los pasos para incorporar sus empresas, obtener un número de contribuyente fiscal (Tax ID en inglés), o abrir una cuenta bancaria empresarial
Recorded Webinar

Small Business Resilience - Tools Small Businesses Use to Remain Resilient

Event Language: English
September 14, 2021, 5:00pm EDT

We will look at the impact of COVID and delve into how the pandemic has affected U.S. small businesses and what resources are available to help businesses survive and thrive. Read more

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Recorded Webinar

Support Latino Biz: How these Mayors are Leading the Way

Event Language: English
September 14, 2021, 3:40pm EDT

Join SBA at a roundtable with Mayors who signed official proclamations recognizing and encouraging support for our Latino/x-owned businesses that are the backbone of our local... Read more

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Video

Promoción de video: Como mejorar la imagen visual de su negocio

Idioma del recurso: Español

Únete con Jose y aprende los Principios básicos de diseño, Conceptos y aplicaciones con color, y Creación de diseños basados en marcas/logos para redes sociales. Leer más
eGuide

Proteger Tu Negocio Frente a lo Inesperado

Idioma del recurso: Español

Desarrollar un plan de continuación del negocio, en caso de fallecimiento o discapacidad del dueño, es importante para el continuo bienestar del negocio y de la familia. Leer más

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