Join SCORE SC Lowcountry Certified Business Mentors, Karen Casey and Keisha Pinckney, for our last workshop in our Simple Steps to Growing Your Business Series, sponsored by TD Bank, Basic Understanding of Financial Statements. Karen and Keisha show you the importance of financial statements for analyzing the growth of your business.
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.
Food for Thought: rising costs an additional challenge for Foodservice Startups in the Low Country
A recent article in the Post and Courier Food and Dining section is a must read for entrepreneurs planning a restaurant, coffee shop, food truck, or catering company. Food, liquor, labor, storage, insurance, and rent costs have all risen significantly since the Covid era. While most restaurants have been able to raise menu prices, they often aren’t enough to overcome basic business costs
Client Spotlight: Catherine Toombs
It Takes a Village Daycare
Catherine Toombs is the Owner and Director of It Takes a Village Daycare. Learn about her startup and how SCORE Charleston SC mentors helped Catherine apply for funding in order to get her new business off the ground.
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This course will take you through the step-by-step process of developing a business plan.
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.
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 RegisterWe 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.
Since 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.