SCORE Mid-Florida – Lake County

SCORE Mid-Florida is the local chapter of the national organization whose mission is to provide one-on-one coaching, business seminars, and resources for entrepreneurs in Central Florida.

About

SCORE Mid-Florida has provided support to small businesses by through customized and inclusive mentoring and content for small businesses development. Throughout its history SCORE has proudly helped diverse small businesses start, survive and thrive through any crisis.

SCORE Mid-Florida has established local partnerships with well-known, successful organizations to promote programs and services, and to collaborate on initiatives focused on minority-owned businesses. Strong corporate partnerships also allow SCORE to develop and implement diverse programs, projects and resources.

SCORE proudly partners with organizations aligned with its commitment to diversity and inclusion such as ADP, American Express, Deluxe, Facebook, FedEx, Intuit, MassMutual and Progressive. These partnerships provide thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Central Florida with an outstanding and diverse array of resource tools, education and workshops.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Lease Review
  • Revitalization
  • Tax Credit Providers
  • Economic Forecast
  • Economic Development

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business

Business Planning

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Diversification
  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Forming a Business
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Loan Providers
  • Equity Funding Preparation
  • Government Funding
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Grant Funding Providers
  • Disaster Loan Assistance
  • Financial Statement and Cash Flow
  • Grant Writing Resources
  • Research & Development Grants
  • SBA Backed Loans

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Hiring and Firing
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Apprenticeship
  • Recruiting
  • Workforce Training
  • Employee Development
  • Retention
  • Policies and Templates
  • Workforce Incentives

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Management Issues

  • Human Resources
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance
  • Strategic Planning

Marketing and Sales

  • Social Media Consulting
  • Advertising
  • Competitive Analysis
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research
  • Website Development
  • Branding Resources and Expertise
  • Sales

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs
  • One-on-One Counseling
  • Peer Mentoring

Networking and Associations

  • Geographically Based
  • Small Business/General

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Accounting
  • Board Development
  • Funds Development
  • Human Resources
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services
  • Start-up Assistance

Product Development

  • Product Design and Development
  • Prototype Development
  • R&D Support
  • Contract Research Services

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation
  • Government and Military Specifications
  • HUBZone Certification
  • Obtaining Certifications
  • Obtaining Corporate Contracts
  • Obtaining Government Contracts
  • Price History
  • Registration Assistance
  • Subcontracting Opportunities

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes

Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services

  • Budget, Financial Statement, and Cash Flow Training
  • Payroll Services
  • Retirement/Exit Planning

Training

  • Online Courses and Videos (Specialty)
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
  • Business Management Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Human Resources Training
  • Marketing Training
  • Startup Classes
  • Government Contracting
  • Sales Training
  • Social Media Training

Events and Community Building

  • Neighborhood Fairs and Festivals
  • Business Matchmaking Events
  • Specialty Events
Contact Information
Byron Zuidema
Address
11962 CO ROAD 101
#302-259
The Villages, FL 32162