Presented by Truist Bank, this session will help show you how to build, manage, and protect your business for years to come.
Serving Lee and Hendry Counties
We provide free and confidential one-on-one business counseling by phone, email, and in-person in Lee and Hendry counties We also conduct workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners.
SCORE Southwest Florida is honored to receive the SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in 2025. This award shows that we are more dedicated than ever to helping our clients succeed and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community.
April is
National Volunteer Month
As we celebrate our amazing volunteers this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back.
Statistics show that entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. The work you will do at SCORE will make a measurable impact on our local community and - more importantly - someone’s life.
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.
Small Business Resource Hubs
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.
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.
Is your business ready to grow and reach new heights? Join us on the beautiful campus of FGCU, where our 2025 Biz Expo is being presented jointly by the SCORE Southwest Florida Chapter & SCORE Naples Chapter.
Are you ready to turn your vision into a reality? Join us on the beautiful campus of FGCU, where our 2025 Biz Expo is being presented jointly by the SCORE Southwest Florida & SCORE Naples Chapters.
SCORE business experts can perform an in-depth analysis of your entire business to identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve your company performance
For-profit businesses that are ready to move to the next level may qualify to participate in our SCOREBoard program.
Local SW FL Resources
Business & Financial Planning Templates
Business Model Canvas
The SCORE Southwest Florida team gathered various business resources for you to sort through. With varying topics, including client resources, mentor resources, a provisional intro packet, office procedure guidelines, coach training materials, and workshop committee documents.
