With a membership of over 60 Experts and the national backing of the SBA, the Ventura County Chapter of SCORE has the talent and resources that will help your business endeavors become a fulfilling reality. Browse resources, take a workshop, or find your business mentor today!
Small Business Disaster Recovery Resources
SCORE mentors are here to support you through all business challenges, including those caused by natural disasters. Request your free business mentor for personalized guidance.
You can also find information on the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster assistance to help your business recover. If you have questions about disaster assistance, call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email for more information.
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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.
January is National Mentoring Month
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Find Your Mentor
As the new year begins, with fresh business goals in mind, it's the perfect time to kickstart an entrepreneurial journey by working with a SCORE mentor. Entrepreneurs who work with a mentor are five times more likely to start a business and three times more likely to stay in business.
Find your expert mentor
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Become a Mentor
Are you interested in becoming a SCORE mentor? Statistics show that aspiring or established entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. As we celebrate our amazing mentors this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back.
Learn More About MentoringSCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success
Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
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.
Join us in this hands-on workshop in which you will first write your “Unique Value Statement” that concisely describes your
Workshop Purpose: Are you working too hard to find enough profitable customers and clients for your business? Are you ready to
**FREE introductory Session** Marketing today isn’t about chasing sales. It’s about building trust over time. In this introductory
