Our strong network of mentors help small business owners who lack time, expertise & strategy by supporting them with the right resources to Start, Manage & Grow their Business Successfully.
Join SCORE Silicon Valley’s free/low-cost online or in-person workshops led by industry experts—gain practical insights, tools and resources to grow your business.
During this session we will cover when and how to seek financing, financing options available and how to leverage credit to grow
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SCORE NorCal Client of the Year 2025: Wendy Roberts
SCORE Silicon Valley celebrates Wendy Roberts for the progress she achieved at North Star Strategic Partners with mentor Helen Trollman. Her journey shows how targeted, no-cost mentoring accelerates decisions, avoids costly detours, and fuels growth.
Want a fast track to your next milestone? Watch Wendy’s story and get inspired.
Make an Impact on Small Businesses in Silicon Valley!
Join Us as a Volunteer
Are you passionate about helping small businesses thrive? SCORE is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team!
With just a few hours a week or month, you can contribute your skills to support events, marketing, publicity, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience with a nationally recognized organization while making a real difference in your community.
Reach out to learn how you can pitch in:
National Black History Month
National Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans. Black small business owners and their communities have faced extraordinary challenges over the years. SCORE is renewing our commitment to being part of the solution. We’re here to give you the tools to meet and overcome any business challenge so that you can succeed.
Through mentorship and guidance, SCORE success stories showcase thriving Black-owned businesses like The JAY Effect: Seasoning Sales and Catering with a Healthy Purpose. Let yours be next—Connect with a SCORE mentor and start your success story today.
“With the guidance of my SCORE Mentors, Arik Paran and Bruce Kleinman, I refined my business plan and considered how to best serve my target audience. I felt overwhelmed with all the tasks and decisions I had on my plate, but after speaking with my mentors I was able to shift priorities and clarify my path a bit more. I felt that my concerns were understood during our calls, and it's nice to have mentors to bounce ideas off of and not feel so alone in the process of building my business. We started off strong and now that I've officially launched my website, I'm looking forward to having their guidance and advice for a smoother transition from freelancer to business owner. I have confidence that the added accountability and mentoring sessions will help me build positive and confident momentum in my business.”
Vanessa,
Founder, Owner of Vivid Cat Design, a design company that tailors to your unique needs
“As soon as I started working with Rob, I knew he'd be key to helping guide me to re-launch my 14 year dance event business. Rob asked the right questions to fully understand my business, and then we got to work. He's been consistently working with me to rebuild a business that's even stronger\ than the one that had to pause due to covid. Rob's guidance and expertise is a true gift, not only to me, but to the thousands who benefit from my business. I am unbelievably grateful for SCORE and all you do to help us entrepreneurs change the world!”
Donna Carroll,
Founder and CEO of ALIXIR DANCE
“I was in the planning stage of opening a consulting firm when I reached out to SCORE Silicon Valley. My Business Mentor, Paul Barsley, was very knowledgeable and seemed genuinely interested in helping me. The information I received was very valuable. We reviewed registering a new business with my local county, getting set up for accounting, and the best way to perform market research. It was great to talk with someone who has been through this before. I felt this was a good use of my time and feel better prepared to start my business!”
Natallia Benz,
Owner of Ultralight Lean Solutions
"My mentors are always willing to help with their years of experience and wisdom. They ask very good questions to get me brainstorming, and then help me pull back my thought train to stay focused. Everytime, they summarize our conversation, and leave me homework for the next meeting. With Bill and Larry, I am growing business, challenging my own limits, and contributing more with confidence. I strongly recommend business owners come to SCORE to get help. As you start or grow your business, SCORE will be along the way to support you."
Ruoyu Loughry,
Owner, Loughry CPA
"My mentor, Paul Barsley, far exceeded my expectations for navigating the logistics of how to set up a business. He even gave me great advice for how to make that business successful - including marketing and business planning advice."
Danielle P Seybold,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“Rob Gelphman was able to support by helping me rethink priorities, set goals, and focus. Rob was delighted by our product, and his enthusiasm was wonderful fuel, especially during stressful times. His unique combination of humor, libanility, experience and thoughtful coaching was a huge asset to our business. I would not hesitate to recommend SCORE mentoring for anyone I know who needs business support. It is an invaluable offering to this community, and I am impressed and grateful for the generosity.”
James Brake,
Co-Founder and Executive Director, NourishBot™
SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.
We believe that anyone can start a small business with the right support. We also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey.
SCORE is here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs.
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.
