Our 50+ volunteers across the Cape, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are experienced business professionals and successful entrepreneurs who can provide no-cost mentoring and advice for your start-up idea, existing business, or non-profit.
Join SCORE Cape Cod & the Islands’s free/low-cost online or in-person workshops led by industry experts—gain practical insights, tools and resources to grow your business. Browse all workshops.
If you’re starting or growing a business, having the right business plan is indispensable! This free webinar will teach you how to
Learn how to evaluate your competition with a clear, repeatable framework. Discover how to analyze websites, SEO, and marketing
Learn how to use S.W.O.T. analysis to evaluate your nonprofit’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Gain practical
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videoCape Cod Nails – SCORE Small Business of the Year 2025 Awarded SCORE Cape Cod's 2025 Small Business of the Year, Cape Cod Nails is recognized for growth, innovation, and client-focused excellence.
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videoAl Fresco Tails Pet Sitting: SCORE's Guidance Takes Al Fresco Tails Pet Sitting to New Heights With SCORE Cape Cod’s guidance, Al Fresco Tails Pet Sitting grew its trusted services and achieved sustainable business success.
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videoSmokeSygnals Creative Agency: SCORE Small Business of the Year 2024 Smokesygnals Creative Agency is SCORE Cape Cod’s 2024 Small Business of the Year, honored for creative excellence and business achievement.
2025 Non-Profit of the Year: Cahoon Museum
SCORE Cape Cod & the Islands is proud to honor the Cahoon Museum of American Art as our 2025 Non-Profit of the Year. This vibrant cultural institution has made a lasting impact on the region through its dedication to preserving and presenting American art. From innovative exhibitions to community engagement, the museum exemplifies the spirit of creativity and leadership. Learn why they stand out as a pillar of inspiration in our non-profit community, and how SCORE mentoring has helped them succeed.
14 Tax Preparation Resources for Small Businesses
From researching American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) listings to taking a free course from the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are several small business resources to help you prepare and conquer tax season.
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Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit
In this discussion, we'll delve into the significance of independent financial audits for private companies, the ideal stage for their implementation, the revenue thresholds that might trigger the need for an audit and related considerations.
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12 Small Business Tax-Saving Strategies
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs save taxes through legitimate and easy ways, we asked experienced entrepreneurs and financial advisors this question for their best strategies.
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SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.
We believe that anyone can start a small business with the right support. We also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey.
SCORE is here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs.
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
