Our Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. We offer free and confidential mentoring along with low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools.
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.
Learn how Large Language Models (like ChatGPT) work (and how they don’t). Learn how they get people into trouble so you will have a better chance to avoid that. And learn a few basic ways they can be used, after all, to help you with your small business.
Start-up Basics: This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success.
Start-up Basics provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business.
In this session, you learn about: the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.
Learn how to use financial information to manage your business day-to-day, raise capital, incentive key employees, and more. This class will also go through the process of creating a financial plan. Suited for new and existing business owners.
Join us at SCORE Charlotte for our "Simple Steps" series, proudly sponsored by Truist Bank. This series of interactive workshops provides practical guidance and valuable insights, designed specifically for aspiring and budding entrepreneurs. Together, we're dedicated to empowering you with the tools, resources, and confidence needed to navigate your business journey.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your business plan, the "Simple Steps" series is your gateway to turning your vision into a thriving business.
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As we celebrate our amazing volunteers this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back. If you’d like to become a SCORE mentor, we’d love to have you. Learn more about becoming a mentor at SCORE.
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National Small Business Week
On April 30 – May 1, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE will host the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. This event will feature a range of educational webinars, exhibition booths, business resources, networking opportunities, and professional guidance from SCORE mentors.
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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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