Welcome to SCORE Portland. We have volunteers that are located in the states of Oregon and Washington dedicated to helping people start and grow businesses. We are a seasoned group of business executives that have decades of experience from many different industries. We donate our time to provide free business One on One or Team mentoring for existing and new businesses. Our team of Mentors are uniquely qualified to help people starting or running businesses that operate in both the states of Oregon and Washington. Additional small business assistance services include: facilitating free and low-cost business webinars and workshops and provide free local and national business resources on our website.
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This Comprehensive webinar builds directly on prior session "Unleash the Power of LinkedIn" and is designed for business owners
This workshop highlights why market research is critical to startup and product success. Participants will explore how
Learn the basic skills of QuickBooks Online in this “hands-on” workshop and learn to record your business transactions properly
Next Level Business Leadership
Shared Knowledge. Shared Experience. Better Results
Each month, CEO Forums meet to solve the common challenges that top executives encounter in their daily operations. In addition, cutting edge trends are debated to stretch and elevate each member's skills.
The Portland SCORE CEO Forum luncheon meetings are held at The Portland City Grill in downtown Portland, with secure underground parking available.
14 Tax Preparation Resources for Small Businesses
From researching American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) listings to taking a free course from the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are several small business resources to help you prepare and conquer tax season.
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Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit
In this discussion, we'll delve into the significance of independent financial audits for private companies, the ideal stage for their implementation, the revenue thresholds that might trigger the need for an audit and related considerations.
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12 Small Business Tax-Saving Strategies
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs save taxes through legitimate and easy ways, we asked experienced entrepreneurs and financial advisors this question for their best strategies.
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SCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success
Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
SCORE Portland was honored to receive the 2025 SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in 2025. Starting Oct 1, 2025, the SCORE SW Washington chapter has merged with the SCORE Portland chapter. This merger combines mentors with knowledge of business practices in both the states of Oregon and Washington.
