Get Free Expert Mentoring from SCORE Washington DC to Start & Grow Your Small Business.
SCORE Washington DC volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses in Washington DC, Maryland (Prince Georges & Montgomery County) and Northern Virginia.
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SCORE Washington DC was named SCORE National Chapter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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To our 4 winners of this year's Black Entrepreneurs Virtual Pitch Event: Libra Riley (SWOOP™ - The Original Transition Hanger), Charlene Brown, MD, MPH (CNA Simulations VR), Bill and Sonia Massey (The Restroom Kit) and Mark Dozier (The Compass).
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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, SCORE mentors will meet with clients remotely. Mentors are available to participate in remote mentoring sessions via phone, email, and video. If you already have a SCORE mentor, ask them if you can use a remote mentoring method for your sessions. If you don’t already have a SCORE mentor, you can request a remote business mentor today.
You can browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or fill out the mentoring request form and we will pair you with the right mentor to help your small business thrive.
Attend a Workshop Taught by Local Experts!
SCORE Washington DC mentors and representatives from the local business community conduct a variety of regularly scheduled educational workshops that provide valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing and managing a successful business.
Due to COVID-19, our workshops will be held online until further notice. Click below to view live online workshops on a variety of small business topics.
Upcoming Live Online Workshops
Creating a Quick Business Plan - 5/13/2021
Small Business Essentials May Series - 5/2021
Setting Up a New Business Entity - 5/14/2021
Small Business Mentors Awarded for Community Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Washington D.C. chapter was selected from among 241 SCORE chapters nationwide based on its quick and effective response in supporting small business owners during the COVID-19... Read more
Local Coronavirus Business Resources
SCORE Washington DC is committed to supporting small businesses during these unprecedented times. We will continue to provide mentoring through remote means and provide updated... Read more
Commercial Leasing: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Landmines
In this webinar, we’ll take you, step-by-step, through a typical leasing process, identify pitfalls and common mistakes, enabling you to negotiate a deal. Read more
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SCORE is proud to have the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. They help thousands of entrepreneurs start and grow their small businesses every year. Our volunteers give back to their communities and pass on their knowledge to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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