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Serving Citrus and Levy Counties in Florida
SCORE Nature Coast volunteer mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. We offer free business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools.
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
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.
An office evacuation plan is crucial for keeping everyone safe during emergencies like fires or natural disasters.
This checklist will help you prepare for a wildfire's effect on your organization, employees and community by highlighting activities you should undertake before, during, and following the event.
In today's uncertain world, disaster preparedness is more than just a precaution—it's essential. Businesses must navigate various risks, from natural disasters to technological failures and man-made crises, all of which can disrupt operations and jeopardize survival. Knowing how to effectively prepare can be the key to transitioning from a crisis to a smooth recovery rather than facing a costly setback.
This article explores how disaster preparedness can safeguard your business, drawing lessons from successful disaster management programs. By examining key strategies like risk assessments
With hurricane season upon us, how should one prepare for a disruption of business due to a storm or other natural disaster?
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 – Think about all the time and resources you have invested in your small business. Imagine that it’s all gone: furniture, equipment, inventory, records, everything. What would you do?
“There will be problems flying at you from all directions,” said SCORE client Mark Debner, whose Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based business DPI Quality Custom Finishes was hit hard by flooding in 2008 and the Midwest derecho of 2020. “You will be making quick decisions while under great pressure. Do not beat yourself up if you make a few bad mistakes as you recover.”
While you can’t prevent
Here at SCORE, we celebrate 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.
Impact Your Community
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.
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.
You’ve put out the job ad, sifted through the resumes, called candidates, and scheduled interviews. In this workshop, we’ll review best practices for a great interview, you’ll walk away with a foundation to create an efficient and effective interview.
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.
Starting and growing a business is extremely rewarding but running a business while searching for critical answers to business growth can feel overwhelming.
The Citrus One-Stop Recovery and Economic (CORE) Center is your one-stop solutions center towards your success. Whether you are a prospective entrepreneur looking for direction, or a small to medium size business reaching for the next level, our resources –from workshops, networking, training and more can maximize your results and place you at the core of success.
Small Business Resource Hubs
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.
