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SCORE Baton Rouge Area
Serving Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and Baton Rouge

SCORE South Baton Rouge Area mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your small business goals. Browse resources, take a workshop, or find your business mentor today!

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National Independent Retail Month

SCORE is here for YOU

SCORE dedicates the entire month of July to celebrating Independent Retailers and Rural Entrepreneurs. The celebration is designed to promote awareness and support for smaller retailers/entrepreneurs and allow them to compete on an even playing field. 

Supporting neighborhood shops, and other independent retailers to grow and stay resilient is what we do here at SCORE.  Supporting local small businesses helps the local economy and community thrive.  Small retailers might celebrate this month by:

  • Showing off your unique offerings and backstory
  • Focusing on offering your customers one-of-a-kind experiences
  • Opportunities to further connect
  • Work with your confidential SCORE Mentor to plan your goals
Resources for Independent Retailers
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Upcoming Events
Marketing Research: When and How to Use It

Small business owners tend to under-utilize marketing research as they develop their products and strategies. This webinar will review when research should be performed and what types of research to
employ.

Best Interview Questions and the Psychology of WHY

You’ve put out the job ad, sifted through the resumes, called candidates, and scheduled interviews. In this workshop, we’ll review best practices for a great interview, you’ll walk away with a foundation to create an efficient and effective interview.

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Impact Your Community

Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates. 

Become a Volunteer
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Small Business Resource Hubs

SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.

We believe that anyone can start a small business with the right support. We also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey.

SCORE is here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs. 

Visit Small Business Resource Hubs
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Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-215-0080

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