Financial management includes bookkeeping, projections, financial statements, and financing, which forms the foundation for reaching your goals through sound business decisions.
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.
Volunteer — Give back to your business community.
Our SCORE chapter is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in various roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
Empower Your Business Journey:
SCORE Greater Aiken Mentorship & Support
Discover the transformative power of mentorship with SCORE Greater Aiken! In this video, learn how our experienced mentors provide invaluable guidance, from crafting business plans to exploring funding options. Whether you're launching a new venture or looking to grow an existing business, our free, expert advice is here to support your journey. Join us and take the next step towards achieving your business dreams with confidence and clarity.
Counties We're Happy to Help
Our chapter serves the entire Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) in South Carolina and Georgia. In 2023, our volunteers...
- Mentored 462 entrepreneurs & small business owners
- Completed 754 total mentoring hours
- Conducted 695 mentoring sessions
We meet with clients in several locations throughout the CSRA. Sign up today to get a Mentor or attend one of our virtual seminars and let us help you achieve the success you dream about.
The business refurbishes used computers and recycles electronic components for reuse, and provides low-cost and eco-friendly alternatives for electronic equipment. The owner also trains employees in technical skills and promotes environmental stewardship. They sought help from SCORE, which provided candid advice and support during good and bad times. The owner advises aspiring entrepreneurs to thoroughly research their business and understand the challenges and risks, including costs and profits.
We are pleased to have Forrest Alton, President, 1000 Feathers, for our second workshop in our annual nonprofit series, sponsored by Coastal States Bank, Strategic Planning for Nonprofits.
Discuss the ins and outs of Volunteer Management with Sherry Halphen,
Volunteer Program Coordinator,
United Way of the Lowcountry
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.
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.