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.
Numbers not your thing? This class will explain the basics of the primary financial documents needed to operate a small business.
Reserve your spot today for an engaging webinar on IP. In this session, Attorney Doug Lineberry will demystify trademarks
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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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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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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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.


