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.
PPP Flexibility Act
If you currently have a PPP loan and need help understanding how and when to submit your application for loan forgiveness, then this webinar is a must-watch. This webinar... 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 FL Business Owner's Handling of the COVID-19 Shutdown
Watch this inspiring video on how a multiple business owner in FL relied on SCORE to get through the COVID-19 business shutdown while securing and using the CARES Act PPP and EIDL... 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