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LOCAL SCORE MENTORS help small businesses in every stage. Whether you are starting out or wanting to grow, SCORE provides guidance in Business Analysis, Marketing, Finance, Sales and Business Development.
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SCORE's Impact in Santa Barbara County and Beyond

SCORE is a uniquely American organization that synthesizes two historic national ideals: entrepreneurial spirit and volunteerism. Since 1964, SCORE has provided expert volunteer me Read more

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Whether you’re just starting out, in business, or ready to sell or retire, you can get FREE, confidential, business advice from expert advisors committed to helping you succeed. Meet face-to-face in one of our mentoring locations or connect with one of our online mentors.

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Register today for our FREE business training. We provide education on a variety of business topics including marketing, finance and accounting, management, and others. Get instruction from a local expert and connect with other business owners in the community.

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If you’re looking for free, local business templates, guides, blogs or other helpful tools, SCORE is your destination. Browse our resource library to get the latest in small business strategies and trends. Use the information you find in the library to grow your business knowledge.

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Help Make Dreams Come True - Become a SCORE Volunteer

Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs in your community.

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Our Mentors

Wiley Uretz
Wiley Uretz
Legal Services
I am a local, currently practicing, attorney and can help provide the legal background on a wide array of issues.  As... Read More >
Bernd Keller
Bernd Keller
Business Strategy & Planning
I want to help you assess and grow your business, build a successful team and achieve your objectives with... Read More >
Alain Clenet
Business Strategy & Planning
Alain can help you in the area of industrial design. Industrial design is the art of taking a concept or idea thru... Read More >
Juliana Ramirez
Business Finance & Accounting
I’m Juliana Ramirez, and I love providing peace of mind to my clients. I’m always ready and committed to find... Read More >
Jennifer Newell
Business Strategy & Planning
I can help you decide on effective marketing strategies and how to learn practical skills to implement them.  In... Read More >
Miguel Avila
Business Strategy & Planning
45 years as an active member of the city of Santa Barbara area.  20 years in the restaurant/hospitality industry; 10... Read More >
Elizabeth James
Business Finance & Accounting
Elizabeth James founded Rincon Controller and Tax Services after realizing that small businesses often need the... Read More >
Alisa Wilcox
Alisa Wilcox
Sales, Marketing & Public Relations
As a business coach, specializing in digial marketing, email marketing and website building/editing, I help business... Read More >
Tom Phillips
Business Strategy & Planning
Business Start Up as well as have extensive experience in manufacturing, sales, marketing, warehousing, distribution... Read More >
Rafelle Ann Glatter
Business Finance & Accounting
Retired from the IRS in December, 2013.  Opened up an office in Montecito, California to provide my experience and... Read More >
Paul Weiss
Manufacturing & Product Development
I can help  you in all areas of the apparel business; strategy, planning and the implementation of decisions to take... Read More >
Richard Lamb
Business Strategy & Planning
US Navy, Naval Reactors Staff, Wash, DC Engineer, GE, Fast Breeder Reactor Dept, 3 years VP Int'l Ops, Windsurfing... Read More >
Helping owners achieve personal and professional success
Robert Vitamante
Business Finance & Accounting
Possessing unusually deep operational and financial expertise and experience, I help owners solve thorny business and... Read More >
Frank Swanson
Business Strategy & Planning
I can leverage my experience from working with large corporations, in addition to starting and owning my small... Read More >
Sheldon L Goldman
Business Strategy & Planning
Entrepreneur with over forty years of developing, operating and expanding profitable companies Developed built and... Read More >
George Rusznak
Business Strategy & Planning
I can help clients make better business decisions. I have knowledge, experience and skills involved in starting,... Read More >
Gary Kravetz
Business Strategy & Planning
    He has extensive knowledge in all aspects of business operation inluding, employee relations, HR, financing,... Read More >
Jim Smith
Business Finance & Accounting
My business career consists of five start up businesses and eight years in Corporate Management.  The businesses... Read More >
Victor L Cole
Business Strategy & Planning
If your goal is to make money, I can assist you in assessing and modifying your Idea.  Then I can help you implement... Read More >