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Our hearts go out to those affected by the recent wildfires. If you need help, SCORE mentors are here for you. You can also apply for disaster assistance at SBA.gov.
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SCORE South Dakota

SCORE South Dakota volunteer mentors are experienced entrepreneurs who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start & grow businesses. We offer free business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates & tools.

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SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs

We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches.

SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All. 

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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. 

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Credit for Small Business

In this workshop we’ll explore the dynamics of credit including credit reporting, personal & business creditworthiness, how credit reporting works, the benefits to small business in credit reporting, the risks from credit scams and, plus more!

How to Close More Sales with Confidence

In this webinar, you’ll learn proven strategies to confidently navigate sales conversations, overcome objections, and close more deals without feeling pushy or uncomfortable.

Local SEO and Lead Generation

Are you struggling to attract customers in your local market? Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll dive into the essentials of Local SEO and effective lead generation strategies tailored for your business.

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