This course will take you through the step-by-step process of developing a business plan.
SCORE Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs & professionals who volunteer their experience & knowledge to help small business professionals start & grow businesses. We offer free, confidential business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous business templates & tools.
Volunteer — Give back to your business community.
Our SCORE chapter is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in various roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
Counties We're Happy to Help
Our chapter serves the entire Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) in South Carolina and Georgia. In 2023, our volunteers...
- Mentored 462 entrepreneurs & small business owners
- Completed 754 total mentoring hours
- Conducted 695 mentoring sessions
We meet with clients in several locations throughout the CSRA. Sign up today to get a Mentor or attend one of our virtual seminars and let us help you achieve the success you dream about.
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 | 12:00 PM EST
Southeast Regional Webinar in Partnership with TRUIST Bank
Borrowing for Small Businesses
This session will help you understand your business’s financing options and help put you in the best position to get the funding your business needs.
The business refurbishes used computers and recycles electronic components for reuse, and provides low-cost and eco-friendly alternatives for electronic equipment. The owner also trains employees in technical skills and promotes environmental stewardship. They sought help from SCORE, which provided candid advice and support during good and bad times. The owner advises aspiring entrepreneurs to thoroughly research their business and understand the challenges and risks, including costs and profits.
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What considerations should you consider before beginning your research?
Where do you go to find what franchises are available?
How do you evaluate the franchise?
What to Ask the Franchisor?
What to Ask the Franchisee?
April is National Volunteer Month
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Become a SCORE Mentor
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.
Learn More and ApplyNational Small Business Week
Attend the Free Virtual Summit
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.
Learn More and RegisterSince 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.
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.