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.
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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.
Marketing to Your Target Market and Research Tools - Recorded Video
Marketing can be as easy as P.I.E. Whether you are just starting your business or struggling to grow an existing business, this workshop is for you. You’ll also have a list of... Read more
Effective Digital Marketing Channels for Small Businesses
In this digital world, with all the digital transformations that are happening within corporations around the world, traditional marketing principles are still valid. Digital... Read more
SEO for Non-Techies & Small Businesses
This presentation builds on what you learned in the "Marketing to Your Target Market and Research Tools" and "Digital Marketing Channels" LIVE streams. We will now go over what... 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
Small Business Resilience Hub
SCORE is committed to helping businesses like yours through the unprecedented challenges from the coronavirus outbreak. Read more