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SCORE Mid-Florida mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your small business goals.
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How can you launch content creation without spending exorbitant amounts of money hiring professionals, or drowning yourself with more tasks on your already overwhelming "To Do" list?
Small business owners tend to under-utilize marketing research as they develop their products and strategies. This webinar will review when research should be performed and what types of research to
employ.
SCORE is here for YOU
SCORE dedicates the entire month of July to celebrating Independent Retailers and Rural Entrepreneurs. The celebration is designed to promote awareness and support for smaller retailers/entrepreneurs and allow them to compete on an even playing field.
Supporting neighborhood shops, and other independent retailers to grow and stay resilient is what we do here at SCORE. Supporting local small businesses helps the local economy and community thrive. Small retailers might celebrate this month by:
- Showing off your unique offerings and backstory
- Focusing on offering your customers one-of-a-kind experiences
- Opportunities to further connect
- Work with your confidential SCORE Mentor to plan your goals
You can’t prevent natural disasters, but you can prepare for them.
You can prevent, prepare for and navigate business risks by taking simple steps.
An office evacuation plan is crucial for keeping everyone safe during emergencies like fires or natural disasters.
According to FEMA, 40 to 60% of small businesses that close due to a natural disaster never re-open. Download this guide to learn how to create and implement a disaster plan.
This checklist will help you prepare for a hurricane’s effect on your organization, employees and community by highlighting activities you should undertake before, during and following the event.
Prepare for disasters with checklists and SBA guides. Ready to sell? Need an Exit Strategy? Learn valuation methods, timing tips, and how to find a trusted business broker.
SCORE celebrates our wonderful SCORE volunteers. We are truly grateful for the time and energy they invest in supporting SCORE clients, empowering small business owners in our community. Through our mentoring and educational programs, we help businesses thrive. Please take a moment to thank your mentor for generously sharing their invaluable knowledge and experience with you.
Have expertise and skills that would benefit other business owners? Consider becoming a SCORE mentor.
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.
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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.
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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.
