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Serving Orange, Durham, Chatham counties and surrounding area

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, our SCORE mentors are ready to assist. Our mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your business goals.

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In-Person | March 14, 2026, 10:30am EDT
Pricing Your Product or Service

We all get this question sooner or later, “How do I price my product or service?” This 90-minute workshop is designed to help small business owners and startups effectively price their products or services.

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In-Person | March 21, 2026, 10:30am EDT
Intro to Recordkeeping

SCORE Chapel Hill Durham is excited to introduce a workshop for new entrepreneurs or anyone else in need of learning simple record keeping. This course is a hands-on lecture/lab that teaches business owners how to track their cash disbursements and receipts in a simple manner to keep track of profitability on a consistent basis.

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Online | March 28, 2026, 10:30am EDT
One Page Business Plan for Startups

This course gives students a first-look introduction to the concept of business model canvas. Comparisons to traditional business planning will be shown. Students will learn about the use of a business model canvas as an early-stage or new company business planning tool. Students will get an overview and suggestions on how to take the first step with their mentors.

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In-Person | April 1, 2026, 5:30pm EDT
Welcome to Entrepreneurship

Thinking about starting a business or have recently launched one? Don’t miss this essential in-person workshop led by seasoned entrepreneur and SCORE mentor Fred Lorber. Walk through the fundamentals of launching a successful business—from choosing the right legal structure and understanding taxes to creating a business model and securing funding. This interactive session is the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered and gain practical insights to move your business forward with confidence.

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Upcoming Small Business Workshops

Join SCORE Chapel Hill Durham’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.

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Amplify Your WHY with AI: Turn Purpose into Pipeline
In this interactive session, attendees will learn how to clarify a purpose-driven message (their “WHY”), shape it into a market
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Intro to Recordkeeping

Simple Recordkeeping is a hands-on workshop to teach business owners how to keep track of income (receipts) and expenses

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Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Finance and Funding - March 24th
Understand startup finances and funding options, from pricing and expenses to credit requirements, capital sources, and lender
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14 Tax Preparation Resources for Small Businesses

From researching American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) listings to taking a free course from the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are several small business resources to help you prepare and conquer tax season. 
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Independent Financial Audits

Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit

In this discussion, we'll delve into the significance of independent financial audits for private companies, the ideal stage for their implementation, the revenue thresholds that might trigger the need for an audit and related considerations. 
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Small Business Taxes

12 Small Business Tax-Saving Strategies

To help small business owners and entrepreneurs save taxes through legitimate and easy ways, we asked experienced entrepreneurs and financial advisors this question for their best strategies. 
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Welcome to Entrepreneurship

Are you thinking about starting your own business, but not quite sure where to start? Or maybe you've already taken the leap, but feel overwhelmed? SCORE is here to help. We offer a great place to start with our "Welcome to Entrepreneurship" workshop. Join us along with others like you, to hear a high-level overview of what it takes to start and run your own business. Bring your questions and your business cards to this free program, to learn and network, held monthly in Durham and Chapel Hill.

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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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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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