Your Vision + Our Expertise = Your Business Success
SCORE Central Coast offers free small business assistance to new or aspiring business owners in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
Connect with SCORE Central Coast
SCORE Central Coast serves entrepreneurs in:
- Aptos
- Capitola
- Monterey
- Salinas
- Santa Cruz
- And more!
Sign up to Receive Simple Steps to Growing Your Business
We know that starting a business is not easy but also that growing one can be even harder. Sign up for our email list to receive SCORE's free 100-page eBook Simple Steps to Growing Your Business. This guide is designed to help you assess your business and reach your marketing, financial and operations goals.
Free Mentoring
Whether you’re just starting out, in business, or ready to sell or retire, you can get FREE, confidential, business advice from SCORE Central Coast expert advisors committed to helping you succeed. Meet face-to-face in Santa Cruz or Monterey, or connect with one of our online mentors.
SCORE Central Coast Workshops
Free Resources
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.
Advice for Nonprofits
Tap into years of non-profit experience with your own SCORE mentoring team. Our counselors work with your organization to understand the core issues and develop a collaborative,... Read more
A SCORE Central Coast mentor or participation in a workshop will prepare you for an evaluation your credit worthiness.
Santa Cruz SBDC can help secure financing if your existing business needs a cash infusion.
A SCORE Central Coast mentor can help improve profitability by increasing sales or improving operation.
Help Make Dreams Come True - Become a SCORE Central Coast Volunteer
Do you want to make a difference in your community in Santa Cruz or Monterey county? 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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