Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of free support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Or get a FREE mentor for further guidance.
Charleston SC SCORE offers 24/7 access to online resources which can help you move your business forward. Review them anytime it is convenient on your schedule. We also have a Resources page with Business Plan templates and more that you can download and jump start your process!
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Financing Your Business (0285) / Webinar / August 12
Learn all about the requirements and criteria to successfully apply for a business loan to start or grow your business. Read more
Are You Ready To Start A Business / Webinar / August 5
SCORE's "Are You Ready to Start a Business" Webinar will cover all the essential aspects you need to consider when planning to start a business: 1) Your personal traits, 2) Testing Read more
Small Business Legal Aspects (0285) / Webinar / July 28
SCORE will present important legal areas of consideration for small businesses including: 1) Business Structure Characteristics - Single Proprietor, Partnerships, Corporations, Lim Read more
Grant Writing 101 for Nonprofits / Webinar / July 22
SCORE's guest presenter will be Charlotte Gray, President of Lancaster & Rose, a strategic support services and consulting firm for non-profits of all philanthropic sectors. Read more
National Small Business Week Virtual Conference
We are sorry to report that the SBA has decided to postpone the National Small Business Virtual Conference due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
August 25: How to Run Great Virtual Events
Running virtual events can be challenging, however with a little preparation, tips, and knowing what to expect, you can rock your next virtual event. Read more
August 20: Closing a Business – How to Legally Close Your Company
In trying times, you may be looking to close or sell a business. This session will share key considerations for the process of closing your business. Read more
August 13: Business SWOT Analysis Fundamentals-An Easy Way to Ensure Your Business Succeeds
Learn the key aspects of a SWOT analysis, how it fits into your business's strategic plan, and develop an understanding of doing this for your business. Read more
August 11: How to Leverage a Virtual Assistant in a Pandemic
A Virtual Assistant can be a valuable asset for any business but especially when resources are scarce and access to funds is limited, such as during the current pandemic. Read more
August 6: Reopening and Staying Open - How to Assess the Past 60 Days and Prepare for What's Next
Whether you’ve already reopened or will be opening this summer, August will be an ideal time to assess and develop a strategic plan for the rest of the year. Read more