We’re Here for The Life of Your Business.

SCORE helps small business in every stage of development. Potential Entrepreneurs, Start-Ups, and Smaller Firms. In other words, SCORE Mentoring is for you, whether you are starting out or already up and running and wanting to grow.
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The Amazon Effect

Getting lunch delivered to the office has never been so easy. Read more


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Meet Your Banker & Understand What You Need to Acquire a Business Loan

Be prepared to apply and be accepted for the correct business loan. Read more


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The Art Of The Start

Guy Kawasaki’s five most important things an entrepreneur must accomplish; Make Meaning: How will you make the world a better place? Read more

Free Mentoring

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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Workshops & Events

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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Templates & Tools

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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Blog

Sky Rocket Your Sales With Blogger Partnerships

Affiliate marketing can help your small business. Read more
Podcast

Which Legal Entity?

You need to make certain your company is properly structured.  Let a Score expert take you through the various legal entities. Read more

Webinar Event

Thursday, January 17, 2019  9:30am to 10:30am (PST) Register today for this free webinar! Read more

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

Jim Spencer
Jim Spencer
Technology & IT Services
I can help individuals and companies with their online presence. This includes choosing the right domain name,... Read More >
Rupert Laslett
Rupert Laslett
Business Strategy & Planning
I can help your business market, sell and achieve competitive advantage. My experience and expertise has focused on... 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 >
Zohe Felici
Business Finance & Accounting
I can help you to launch and operate a business. I have experience across a range of disciplines including... 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 >
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 >
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 >
John R. Richardson
Business Strategy & Planning
Proven Senior Level Manager with over 14 years of experience delivering web based e-commerce solutions (point of sale... 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 >
Jim Smith
Business Finance & Accounting
My business career consists of five start up businesses and eight years in Corporate Management.  The businesses... Read More >
Steve R Patchen
Business Strategy & Planning
30 year veteran of the advertising agency business. Skills include new business development, administration,... Read More >