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SCORE Central Coast

Business Mentors Serving Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

SCORE Central Coast offers free small business assistance to new or aspiring business owners in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

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Leverage ChatGPT and AI Tools in Your Business to Increase Productivity

In this webinar, we'll cover the basics of AI, demonstrate how to integrate AI into your business and provide practical and actionable demonstrations to highlight the tasks AI can assist with.

Small Business Accounting

Understanding accounting for small businesses is one of the keys to the growth and success of your business, and our regular seminars can provide you with the accounting knowledge you need.

How to Increase Business Sales By Crafting a Compelling Sales Message

In this webinar, our expert presenter will show you how to craft a clear, persuasive sales message that excites prospects to speak with you and helps you gain new customers.

Women's Small Business Month celebrates the incredible impact of women-owned businesses on our economy. It shines a light on the accomplishments and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs while encouraging support and investment in their growth. Organizations like SCORE play an essential role by providing resources, mentorship, and guidance to help women-owned businesses succeed. Check out the Women's Entrepreneurs Hub for resources and webinars created especially for women in business.

SCORE has the support you need to thrive, just like Teresa Williams, owner of Therayology. “SCORE was instrumental in my journey. With my mentor's guidance, I navigated the complexities of growing my business, from developing a strategic marketing plan to managing finances. The mentorship provided not only expertise but also the confidence to overcome challenges and achieve my vision.”

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SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs

We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices, and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches.

SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.

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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.

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