Live your dream. SCORE Manasota can help. You do not have to go it alone...
The Manasota Chapter of SCORE covers Sarasota and Manatee counties on the west coast of Florida. We have over 90 volunteers to assist you with your business problem solving. We offer Education and Mentoring on a wide range of business issues.
Join us on Social Media for a conversation
Free Mentoring
SCORE's mentors, comprised of active and retired business men and women, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling. Mentoring can be conducted at the client's place of business, at our chapter headquarters, by telephone or via email
Local Workshops and Meet Up groups
SCORE mentors and representatives from the local business community conduct a variety of regularly scheduled, low-cost educational workshops and Meet Up groups that provide valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing and managing a successful business.
Free Resources
With access to a wide variety of documents, templates and tools to assist you in starting or growing your business, the information provided here covers a wide range of subjects including initial business planning, capital sources, government agencies, and much more.
Coronavirus: Financial Aid for Small Businesses Webinar
Small businesses have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and are in need of help navigating this economic crisis. Read more
CARES Act Update April 29
Small businesses that could not secure funds from the March 27th CARES Act programs can learn about the additional funds approved by Congress on April 24th and how they can secure Read more
Got My CARES Act Loan - NOW What?!
May 27th update on the CARES Act programs and How to digitally transform Marketing, Sales & Customer Experiences Read more
A Comprehensive Guide to The CARES Act Financing Available for Small Businesses
Through the CARES Act, the federal government is offering $377 billion to small businesses under several programs due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Digitally Transform Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Why should small businesses accelerate their digital transformation during the coronavirus pandemic or any down time? Read more
Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub
SCORE is committed to helping businesses like yours through the unprecedented challenges from the coronavirus outbreak. Read more