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SCORE Central Ohio
Free Business Mentoring in the Greater Central Ohio area

We provide free and confidential one-on-one business counseling by phone, email, and in-person in Central Ohio. We also conduct workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners.

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Upcoming Small Business Workshops

Join SCORE Central Ohio’s free or low-cost online or in-person workshops led by industry experts—gain practical insights, tools, and resources to grow your business. Browse all workshops.

Bookkeeping for Small Nonprofits - 02/10/2026

Learn about financial management of a nonprofit including budgeting, roles and responsibilities, documentation, financial tracking

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Your SEO Roadmap: How to Get Your Website Found Online
Learn how to improve your site’s SEO to attract qualified traffic, support lead generation, and work as a reliable, long-term
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Top IP Mistakes of Startups and How to Avoid Them - 02/10/2026

Learn how to protect your startup’s intellectual property and use a lawyer effectively.

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Approaching Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists - 02/11/2026

Learn the key differences between angel investors and venture capitalists, what each expects, how much risk they take, and best

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Small Business Essentials Series Certificate Program - February

Register for all five Small Business Essentials Certificate Program webinars this month at once and save!

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Creating a Quick Business Plan - 02/12/2026

You have a great business idea, but what is the next step? In this webinar we show you how to write your Value Proposition and

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FEBRUARY IS

National Black History Month


National Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans. Black small business owners and their communities have faced extraordinary challenges over the years. SCORE is renewing our commitment to being part of the solution. We’re here to give you the tools to meet and overcome any business challenge so that you can succeed.

Through mentorship and guidance, SCORE success stories showcase thriving Black-owned businesses like The JAY Effect: Seasoning Sales and Catering with a Healthy Purpose. Let yours be next—Connect with a SCORE mentor and start your success story today.

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Yemisi Anderson, The JAY Effect
2022 SCORE District Chapter of the Year badge

SCORE Columbus OH awarded Ohio District Chapter of the Year 2022

This award recognizes SCORE Columbus OH Chapter's leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving small businesses in our community. Our chapter’s innovation and business mentoring has led to this award.

New to SCORE Central Ohio? Start here.

Watch the video above to learn more about SCORE, SCORE Central Ohio and how we help small business owners and entrepreneurs.

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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. 

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Become a SCORE Volunteer and 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. 

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