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Get Free Expert Help from SCORE SC Lowcountry to Start & Grow Your Small Business.
A Partnership Focused on Making You More Successful

Whether you are a start-up or an existing business, our business experts will help you and your business open new markets, reach new customers, and achieve new goals. Find your mentor today!  Scroll down for a list of our local mentors.

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Enter your zip code below and fill out the mentoring request form. We will pair you with a mentor and assist you in setting up a free mentoring appointment.

Simple Steps to SCORE Mentoring:

Identify


Identify your small business needs and desired support.

Request


Request a SCORE Mentor as your advisor to small business success.

Schedule


Schedule a mentoring session with your assigned SCORE mentor

Set Goals


Set goals for your small business with guidance from your SCORE mentor.

Advance


Work with your SCORE mentor through the life of your business.

Our Mentors

Extensive management experience including expertise in: Sales, Customer Service, Communication...

Administration, Mentoring, Facilitator, Marketing, Workshop Instructor, Strategic planning, Content...

I can help with translating for clients that speak Spanish and little to no English. I can help in a...

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I have 30+ years for finance experience - from financial and cost analyst to CFO and everything in...

Experience in accounting, tax services, and real estate, with 25+ years in commercial lending and...

Professional expertise in retail market research, strategic business planning and marketing...

Extensive experience in marketing and sales for manufacturing, both retail and wholesale.

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I am particularly passionate about helping non-profits. My super power is serving as a sounding...

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Management & Operations | Professional Services

HR & Business Startup Expert | Business Plan Writer & Strategist | Management Specialist

Peter...

I have been self employed for roughly 28 years. In that 28 years, I have learned many useful...

I can assist with hiring and training employees and leadership development.

Expert in accounting and financial services, with a practical financial background that can help you...

Manufacturing & Professional Services | Customer Service | Franchising | HR | Operations

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I am an experienced business and manufacturing executive and consultant. My key focus areas are...

Extensive experience with food and beverage retail sectors.

Frank Lipari is an experienced SCORE...

Specializes in the food and beverage industry, with 25 years of corporate pharmaceutical experience...

Background in commercial | residential construction, real estate rental and leasing, and web...

Business Mentor | Strategy Expert | 30+ years in Pharma | Real Estate, Wellness & Healthcare

Rod...

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I am currently working with SCORE clients to establish new businesses, acquire existing businesses...

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I can assist in understanding business inception, growth and disposition.

Business Planning | Information Technology | Web Design | Digital Marketing | E-commerce | AI...

Business Strategy & Operations | Planning | Human Resources, Internal Communications | Non-Profit |...

I first came an entrepreneur in 2005 when I opened my first business. Over the next 10 years I...

Extensive financial planning and accounting experience in manufacturing.

Chris Laskowski, SCORE...

First understand clients vision for the business; Help them to develop strategies and plans as...

Extensive expertise in healthcare, wellness, and home health sectors.

Doris Miller is an...

Business Veteran | Marketing Strategist | Retail & Transportation | Customer-Centric Approach

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Experience in food and beverage, professional services, real estate, and retail industries that can...

Expertise in manufacturing, professional services, retail, transportation, waste management/...

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Expertise in accounting, tax services, and manufacturing that helps businesses achieve success....

Background in consulting and accounting, experience in developing small businesses from start-ups to...

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Experience in accounting and tax services, business consulting & coaching, commercial & residential...

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I think my success as a small business owner being able to retain employees and generate multiples...

Business Consulting | Manufacturing | Nonprofit | Professional Services | Budgets & Cashflow

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Wealth of experience in field services business operations and professional services industries...

With my extensive background in finance and project management, I am well-equipped to assist SCORE...

I am a seasoned, innovative, and strategic executive with over 25 years in the electrical industry...

Mike Waters assists clients with operations, strategic planning, government regulations, human...

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Specializes in accounting, bookkeeping and tax services, the food and beverage industry...

Having 45+ years of experience as a CFO, CEO, Operations management and Commercial RE, provides me...

Entrepreneurs Succeed with SCORE Mentors

What is better than one very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneur working to make a business highly successful? How about two very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneurs working on your business ownership goals? That is what SCORE offers to all small business owners: mentors who work alongside entrepreneurs to realize their small business ownership dreams.

See how SCORE mentors have made a difference for other small business owners like you.

Beverly Doody and Keisha Finnie
SCORE Success Story: Keisha Finnie Art
Discover how SCORE empowered Keisha Finnie to turn her passion for art into a thriving business. Balancing creativity and entrepreneurship with guidance.
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Fukuburger
Discover the inspiring journey of restaurateur Colin Fukunaga, who transformed the dining experience in Las Vegas with Fukuburger. Find out how SCORE advisors helped him turn his passion into a thriving business.
Front Porch Baking Co. Owner with SCORE Mentor
SCORE Success Story: Front Porch Baking
Discover how SCORE empowered Kristen Richards to turn her passion for baking into a thriving local business, Front Porch Baking Co., in Millersville, PA. Learn how mentorship and determination led to her sweet success story.
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