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 80 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.
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