SCORE Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs & professionals who volunteer their experience & knowledge to help small business professionals start & grow businesses. We offer free, confidential business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous business templates & tools.
SCORE Grand Strand and Pee Dee helped Lauren Clever in starting her new business, Casa Di Clever, by providing her with a vast amount of information and expertise. With the assistance of SCORE, Lauren was able to make the right decisions and gain the confidence to become a successful small business owner, launching her business, The Bougie Foodie, on October 6th.
Choosing the right legal structure (Corp, LLC, etc.) is an important part of setting up and running your business, and these types
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.
SCORE Clients' Success Shines!
SCORE, Grand Strand & Pee Dee Chapter, receives over 60 requests for mentoring every month. There are many great business ideas coming across our desks and computer screens every day. And we LOVE it!
Small business owners in our community need your help now more than ever.
We'd love to talk to you about mentoring volunteer opportunities with our SCORE chapter. We help thousands of entrepreneurs start and grow their small businesses every year. Our volunteers give back to their communities and pass on their knowledge to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
