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SCORE Charlotte
Serving greater Charlotte, NC

Our Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. We offer free and confidential mentoring along with low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools.

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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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Upcoming Local Events
Financial Planning for Starting a Business

Learn how to use financial information to manage your business day-to-day, raise capital, incentive key employees, and more. This class will also go through the process of creating a financial plan. Suited for new and existing business owners.

How to Establish Nonprofit Partnerships That Work!

 

Join us for a powerful webinar that will show you how to unlock the power of collaboration in your community. This webinar is designed for small nonprofits seeking to expand their reach through strategic alliances. Learn how to identify potential partners, the nuances between informal and formal partnerships, and the dynamics of working with Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) versus contracts.



What You'll Learn:

1. The critical role of community partners in furthering your nonprofit's mission.

2. Deciding between informal collaborations and formal partnerships: understanding which

Introduction to Recordkeeping Workshop

Introduction to Recordkeeping is a hands-on workshop to teach business owners how to keep track of income (receipts) and expenses (disbursements) using a straightforward MS Excel spreadsheet approach.

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Simple Steps Events Sponsored by:
Truist Bank

Join us at SCORE Charlotte for our "Simple Steps" series, proudly sponsored by Truist Bank. This series of interactive workshops provides practical guidance and valuable insights, designed specifically for aspiring and budding entrepreneurs. Together, we're dedicated to empowering you with the tools, resources, and confidence needed to navigate your business journey.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your business plan, the "Simple Steps" series is your gateway to turning your vision into a thriving business.

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April is National Volunteer Month

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Become a SCORE Mentor

As we celebrate our amazing volunteers this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back. If you’d like to become a SCORE mentor, we’d love to have you. Learn more about becoming a mentor at SCORE.

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National Small Business Week Virtual Summit April 30 to May 1, 2024

National Small Business Week

Attend the Free Virtual Summit

On April 30 – May 1, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE will host the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. This event will feature a range of educational webinars, exhibition booths, business resources, networking opportunities, and professional guidance from SCORE mentors.

Learn More and Register
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SCORE for All

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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Funded, in part, through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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