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SCORE Central Florida
Serving Polk, Highlands, Hardee & Plant City Areas

At SCORE Central Florida, we offer free business advice, no-cost business training through webinars and workshops, and numerous templates and tools to assist you in your journey to open your new business or grow your existing one.

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Advanced Negotiation Strategy to Protect Profit and Close Stronger Deals
Learn advanced negotiation frameworks to protect profits and close stronger deals.
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Launch a Profitable Newsletter for Your Small Business
Learn how you can generate revenue by launching a newsletter program and what you need in place before you launch.
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How to Start and Run a Franchise Business That Works for You
Learn how to determine whether franchising is right for you and explore a wide range of franchise models available.
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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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Independent Financial Audits

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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Small Business Taxes

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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Small Business Resource Hubs

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. 

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Become a SCORE Volunteer and Impact Your Community

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. 

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