MikeMc~ Just went to SCORE website and took a few sentences from them for you to read...
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Free and confidential small business counseling.
From marketing advice to finances, sales and operations, SCORE counselors will help you find the answers. Just as important, counselors will help you develop and think through your business plan to make sure you're asking the right questions. When you seek help from a SCORE business counselor, you get the benefit of all his or her ideas—and the continuity of knowing that someone who knows and understands your small business is available for ongoing support. Seeking advice from a SCORE counselor*provides a distinct advantage as you go forward.
Don't see any reason their advice should hinder your getting a
loan in the future. Free and confidential... *