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Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) AT Ocean County SCORE
The health of small business owners, their employees and the SCORE network of volunteers remain our top priority. In the wake of recent developments relating to COVID-19, SCORE is temporarily suspending in-person events and workshops until further notice. However, continued support is fully available through several online opportunities outlined below.
Remote Mentoring
Mentors are available to participate in remote mentoring sessions via phone, email and a variety of video and chat services. 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, find a remote business mentor.
Continued Learning
Webinars are available online for most business topics such as marketing, business planning, etc. Register for LIVE Webinars View and Watch Recorded Webinars
Coronavirus Business Resources
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has posted information regarding loan programs and guidance for businesses:
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued COVID-19 guidance for businesses:
- Resources for Business & Employers
- General Info & FAQs
- Steps to Preventing Illness
- Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
For additional business guidance, read How Businesses Can Prepare for Coronavirus and view other SCORE small business disaster preparedness resources.
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.
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 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.
WBNJ 91.9 is a non-profit radio station and serves the community in many ways. This includes being home to our own SCORE Business Points radio program, that covers a wide variety of topics of interest to business owners in our Ocean County area. Tune in on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am, to hear SCORE mentor and host, Michael Pappas interview his guest of the week to share insight on specific business points to help local business owners.
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Download SCORE’s easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates to help you plan for a new business startup or grow your existing business. Read more
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