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SCORE San Luis Obispo
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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Becoming Lender Ready

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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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 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. 

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