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South Sound/Tacoma SCORE is a team of nationally Certified Mentors who provide free professional counseling and workshops to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor and South King counties.
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NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS
Due to COVID-19 concerns, face-to-face mentoring sessions have been temporarily suspended. We will be happy to help you via video conferencing. Please call us at (855) 685-0166 to reserve time with a SCORE mentor. We also offer phone and email mentoring by sending an email to score.tacoma@gmail.com.
Small Business Video Tutorials
We have produced a series of short video business tutorials about starting and running a small business. Please watch the one on the left before meeting with your SCORE mentor for the first time.
More Video TutorialsFree 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.
Local Workshops
Register today for our no- or low-cost 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.
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.
Share Your Expertise - 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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