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 2025, our volunteers...
- We mentored 355 entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Completed 650 client meetings
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.
Choosing the right legal structure (Corp, LLC, etc.) is an important part of setting up and running your business, and these types
Interested in getting funding for your business, for growth or expansion or just to continue operations? Attend this workshop for
Businesses run on marketing and advertising. Attend this workshop to get some helpful guidance and strategies that you can use to
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.
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.
Become a Volunteer
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.
