SCORE Pinellas County

Get Free Expert Help to Start & Grow Your Small Business.

SCORE Pinellas County is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed. We offer free personal, confidential mentoring and educational workshops virtually and in person. Serving St Petersburg, Clearwater and the Greater Pinellas County area.

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Amazon Seller Success Series 2025

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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FEBRUARY IS

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.

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LinkedIn Marketing for B2B: Increase Visibility, Credibility & Engagement

Learn how to leverage LinkedIn to market your B2B business by understanding the algorithm and sharing content that builds trust

The Networking Secrets Nobody Taught You

Unlock the power of authentic connection and strategic relationship-building in The Networking Secrets Nobody Taught You. This

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From Marketing Plan to Action: Choosing Which Activities to Prioritize

Turn your marketing plan into action by learning how to prioritize the right activities and focus on what actually works.

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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.

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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.

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