Learn how to transform your basic AI tools into personalized AI agents that understand your business needs, remember important details, and handle complex tasks automatically.
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.
Are you seeking funds to start or grow your business? How can you tell which funding option is right for you? Find out here.
There are a wide variety of small business funding options – loans, crowdfunding, investors -- but no one solution is perfect for every situation. How can you tell which best suits your company and particular business needs?
In this webinar, you will learn how to:
- Evaluate the basics of loans, crowdfunding and equity financing
- Compare the pros and cons of each option
- Distinguish among different types of funding needs and appropriate sources
- Determine the type of loan or
In 2025, structuring your business properly is essential to securing Business Funding, as lenders and investors look for credibility, stability, and legal protection.
Learn how to turn large language models (LLMs) into smaller, specialized models that deliver targeted performance while maintaining the intelligence and accuracy your business requires.
Join our engaging workshop that goes beyond traditional lectures and offers a hands-on experience where you’ll learn valuable networking tactics, practice them on the spot, and receive feedback from peers and mentors in an interactive discussion setting.
Join us for a special Winning In Business online workshop where Scott Ladin will guide you through the process of creating a clear, focused business plan using powerful and accessible AI tools.
Whether you’re launching a new venture or refining your current strategy, this session will show you practical ways to save time, gain insight, and strengthen your decision-making using AI-powered support.
You'll learn how AI can assist in shaping key elements of your business plan, including:
✅ Mission & Vision Statements
✅ Market Research & Customer Segments
✅ Competitive Positioning
✅ Financial Projections
Join us for this special webinar where small business attendees can submit their website and social media for a live review during the webinar.
Join us for a crucial webinar designed to equip Southern California businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to capitalize on upcoming world events.
Learn how to find the most effective keywords to drive traffic to your website using free, accessible tools.
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.
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.
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.
