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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!
April is
National Volunteer Month
As we celebrate our amazing volunteers this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back.
Statistics show that entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. The work you will do at SCORE will make a measurable impact on our local community and - more importantly - someone’s life.
Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can navigate the process with confidence. Simple Steps for Starting Your Business, in partnership with SCORE mentoring, provides aspiring entrepreneurs with practical tools, expert insights, and a step-by-step roadmap to launch a successful venture.
This workshop is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes, streamline your startup journey, and build a strong foundation for long-term success. Whether you're in the idea stage or ready to take action, you'll gain essential knowledge on business planning, financial
Class #5 in the SCORE Texas 11-class series on opening and running a Texas childcare center. In this class, we help you understand how to craft a truly useful business plan.
Get your loan request questions answered by an SBA representative and walk away empowered with information that will help you increase your chances of getting your loan request approved!
This workshop will show you how to leverage technology to build stronger donor relationships, streamline your operations, and protect your organization’s data with top-tier security.
Class #6 in the SCORE Texas 11-class series on opening and running a Texas childcare center. In this class, we help you understand how to design your dream childcare space and we'll look at everything from zoning to safety.
Impact Your Community
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 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.
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.
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videoThe SCORE Volunteer Experience SCORE mentors share how rewarding it is volunteering to help small business owners succeed.
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videoWhy Volunteer with SCORE? SCORE mentors explain why it is beneficial and meaningful to mentor small business owners, those just starting up, and even clients that are in the process of exiting their small businesses.
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videoHow to Become a SCORE Volunteer SCORE mentors share the steps towards becoming a SCORE volunteer.
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videoSCORE Volunteers Share Their Favorite Moments Watch SCORE mentors share their favorite moments, memories, and accomplishments shared with their clients.
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videoGiving Back More with SCORE Watch SCORE mentors share additional ways you can support SCORE and give back to small businesses.
