We will explore various funding options, including traditional loans, competitive grants, and innovative alternative financing methods tailored to your needs.
Serving San Luis Obispo County and the Santa Maria Valley
We provide FREE and CONFIDENTIAL one-on-one business counseling by phone, email, and in-person in San Luis Obispo County and the Santa Maria Valley. We also conduct workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners.
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Whether you’re just starting or trying to scale, this session offers clarity, direction, and motivation to thrive in 2025 and beyond.
Join us in person (Free Lunch Provided) or via Zoom for a valuable workshop on how to properly prepare for conversations with lenders. Learn directly from experienced professionals, including certified financial coach Gerry Tarling and SCORE mentor and banking expert Justin Teclaw, as they share key insights to help you become lender-ready. Don't miss this opportunity to get your financing questions answered and set your business up for funding success!
Topics Include:
The 5 Cs to Business Lending
• Understanding Lending Ratios
• Cashflow vs Profit
How to prepare to talk with lenders
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This webinar cuts through the noise to deliver the most vital knowledge you need.
Together, strong personal credit and a well-established business structure demonstrate professionalism and financial readiness, making it easier to access capital and grow the business.
Learn how to identify, evaluate, and implement innovative opportunities to strategically start or expand your business.
Whether you’re pursuing government contracts or corporate supplier diversity opportunities, this one-page document can determine whether you get shortlisted—or overlooked.
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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.
Impact Your Community
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.
Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating. With SCORE San Luis Obispo, you have lots of support. Read our client comments and see how SCORE can help your business succeed!
A guide to the important steps in starting your business in San Luis Obispo County.
This guide is meant to give you the steps you need to take to begin your business.
