Our consultants help educate, form and grow businesses in San Luis Obispo County and the Santa Maria Valley.

Our Business Consultants are Here To Help Grow Your Business

COVID-19 has hit small businesses hard but San Luis Obispo SCORE's business consultants are here to help.  Combined with SCORE's 10,000 national members, we are here to address your concerns during these difficult and unprecedented times.

Give us a call at 805-547-0779 and visit https://www.score.org/coronavirus for COVID-19 business assistance, SBA loans and the CARES Act. All of our services are conducted virtually via Zoom or by telephone.

The San Luis Obispo SCORE Chapter provides free and confidential business consulting tailored to meet the needs of your small business and personal growth objectives. The San Luis Obispo SCORE chapter also offers business workshops and seminars for both start-up entrepreneurs and existing small business owners. Our business consultants are experts in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management and business plan preparation.  We work with you for as long as you need us. We are truly there for you "for the life of your business." E-mail us, or give us a call at (805) 547-0779 to learn more about our services. We look forward to working with you.

Free & Confidential Business Consulting

San Luis Obispo SCORE's consultants, comprised of active and retired business persons, provide our clients with free and confidential business counseling. Our consulting sessions are in compliance with social distancing measures. We provide our consulting by virtual and phone sessions.

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Workshops & Events

SCORE consultants from the local business community conduct a variety of regulary scheduled, free educational workshops and webinars, providing valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing, managing and growing your successful business.

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Templates & Tools

With access to a wide variety of documents, templates and tools to assist you in starting or growing your business, the information provided here covers a wide range of subjects including initial business planning, capital sources, government agencies, and much more.

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Key Activities

Within every company, key activities may produce the value proposition. Looking at all the other sections of the BMC will help determine these key activities. Here are some... Read more
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Key Resources are Essential to your Business Success

Whether you are identifying key resources as a part of a Business Model Canvas or simply trying to understand the things that make your value proposition successful, getting a... Read more
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Building Profitable Customer Relationships

Profitable customer relationships are the lifeblood of any business. A customer relationship management system (CRM) can help you keep track of your customers from day to day. But... Read more

Client Comments

Read our client comments and see how SCORE can help your business succeed! With SCORE, you have lots of support. Read more

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How to Do Business In San Luis Obispo County

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Sponsors and Donors

"We couldn't do it without you!" San Luis Obispo SCORE thanks the following sponsors and donors for their support of our mission. You may also support America’s Small Business ... Read more