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Small Business Success Starts Here

SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth. Enter your ZIP code to find a free SCORE business mentor today.

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Featured Success Story
SimpliBookkeeping

"SCORE helped me get the ball rolling. Everyone knows that starting a business is the most difficult. SCORE was there to help motivate, facilitate, and directly influence me in getting the first steps completed correctly." - Emad Guirguis

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Raj Mashruwala
Featured Mentors
Raj Mashruwala and Jerry Hoffman

"These two gentlemen have guided me, step by step through the beginning stages of my business and beyond. They continue to be amazing resources and expose me to a fantastic network of entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches, and educators. The great thing about SCORE is everyone is willing and directly invested in making you, succeed as a person and an owner!

I truly owe so much of my success to Raj, Jerry, and the SCORE team!" - Emad Guirguis

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Workshops and Events

Live Webinars


SCORE hosts free, LIVE webinars on small business tips and strategies. See the list of upcoming events.

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Local Workshops


Find low or no-cost business training in your community to help start or grow your small business.

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Recorded Webinars


Did you miss a live webinar? They are available to watch on-demand at your convenience.

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Online Courses


SCORE's on-demand courses allow you to learn about various small business topics at your own pace.

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Use These Free Templates & Resources to Reach Your Business Goals

Leverage these free templates and resources to propel your business toward success, while complementing your journey with the guidance of a SCORE Mentor, ensuring a well-rounded strategy for achieving your business goals. With the right tools and expert guidance, your business can thrive and reach new heights.

The Corporate Transparency Act - What Small Businesses Need To Know
The Corporate Transparency Act - What Small Businesses Need To Know
In this webinar, we'll explain the Corporate Transparency Act, how it might impact your business and what compliance requirements small businesses need to meet in 2024.
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SCORE for All

SCORE for All is the bridge that makes the journey to success more direct and sure-footed for entrepreneurs who need more support.

Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery

Download our easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing, and management templates to help you plan for a new business or grow your existing business.

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The Startup Roadmap: Your Guide to Successfully Starting a Business

The Startup Roadmap outlines each step in starting a business with detailed information and resources. And with SCORE, you don’t have to do it alone.

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Resources to Improve Credit and Obtain Loans

These resources have been developed to help you improve your credit and obtain funding for your business.

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Fundamentals of Financial Literacy for Black-Owned Businesses

Financial literacy is the key that unlocks the door to economic empowerment and generational wealth.

As a black-owned business, it is crucial to equip yourself with the financial literacy and expertise needed to overcome systemic barriers, seize opportunities and build a thriving business.

Optimizing financial literacy empowers black-owned businesses, leading to increased financial stability, access to capital, wealth creation and resilience in the face of challenges.

Small business owner writing a one page business plan
How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this webinar, you will learn how to write a one-page business plan. You'll see the elements of the one-page business plan, including identifying the problem your business solves, your value proposition, your target audience and much more.
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Supplier Diversity: Understanding Minority Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Certifications

The Supplier Diversity & Certifications course modules will familiarize and prepare you for pursuing new opportunities and growing your business.

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January is National Mentoring Month

Businesses with a mentor are 3x more likely to succeed.  SCORE mentors make a measurable impact on the businesses and communities that we serve. Consider becoming a SCORE mentor to share your knowledge with business owners to help them succeed. Complete your volunteer application today.

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Get Business Advice Now. Chat live with a Mentor.

Have a quick business question and need it right away? You can use our online chat to connect 1:1 with a mentor. Simply click on the chat bubble that appears on the bottom of every page. Chat mentors are available:

Mon & Wed 9 am - 5 pm ET. 

Tues & Thurs 2 - 5 pm ET.

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Featured LiveChat Mentoring Success Story
Vivilicious Chocolates

"My sessions with Bob have also served as a great source of motivation and inspiration to continue striving for excellence in all aspects of my business. Words cannot express how grateful I am for SCORE, their amazing mentors and resources." - Viviane Gontijo, Vivilicious Chocolates

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Bob Janesak, SCORE Business Mentor
Featured LiveChat Mentor
Robert Janesak, SCORE Business Mentor

SCORE Rockland mentor Robert Janesak has been the essential ingredient in Vivalicious Chocolates' success story, providing invaluable guidance from LLC formation to sales strategies. Collaborate with SCORE mentors like him to navigate your business journey, ensuring growth and success.

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