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SCORE Cleveland
Serving Northeast Ohio - Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Ashtabula, Huron, Erie, Trumbull Counties

At SCORE Cleveland, our dedicated volunteer mentors—experienced business owners, executives, and industry leaders—are here to share their knowledge and help you succeed. Through free, confidential one-on-one mentoring and insightful workshops, we support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Enter your ZIP code below and connect with a mentor who can help you launch, build, and grow your business with confidence.

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Upcoming Small Business Workshops

Take advantage of SCORE Cleveland’s free or low-cost online and in-person workshops, led by experienced business professionals. Get practical advice, tools, and resources to help you start, manage, and grow your business. Explore all upcoming workshops.

Cleveland Success Story: Cusina Maya

Turning a Passion for Cooking into a Thriving Business

When Maria Gonzalez wanted to bring high-quality, artisan cookware from Mexico to homes across the U.S., she turned to SCORE Cleveland for guidance. With the help of her mentor, Cusina Maya grew from a dream into a successful, vibrant business. Read Maria’s full story.

Inspired? Browse all Cleveland success stories and find your own path to success with a SCORE mentor by your side.

Browse Mentor Profiles and Find Your Match
Plan and Launch Your Business with Confidence

Starting strong is key to long-term success. SCORE Cleveland offers free resources, expert tips, and local insights to help you plan, fund and launch your business the right way. Explore all business startup resources.

Strengthen and Scale Your Business

Running a business brings new challenges at every stage. SCORE Cleveland offers free expert resources to help you hire, manage cash flow, find funding, and scale your operations effectively. Explore all business growth resources.

Amazon Seller Success Series 2025

Register today for the free online series.

Elevate your business with SCORE’s Amazon Seller Success Series 2025, sponsored by Amazon. This series reveals proven strategies to optimize product listings, marketing tactics and operations—empowering you to scale fast. Gain actionable insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for lasting success.

Learn More and Register
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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 Volunteer

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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