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SCORE Central NY
Serving the Greater Central New York area and Northeast PA

SCORE Central NY mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your small business goals. Browse resources, take a workshop, or find your business mentor today!

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Join SCORE Central NY’s free or low-cost online or in-person workshops led by industry experts—gain practical insights, tools, and resources to grow your business. Browse all workshops.

Accounting for Non-Accountants

Want to take control of your business accounting but don't know where to start? Get instruction in accounting fundamentals in

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Setting Up a New Business Entity - 03/16/2026

What legal structure is best? What licenses and insurance do I need? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to make sure your business

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Selling to the Federal Government - 03/17/2026

Learn how to identify subcontracting opportunities and market your product or service to prime contractors.

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SCORE Central NY NOTICE:
Written Contracts for Freelance Workers Now Required

Starting now, freelance workers must have a written contract in place when working with businesses. This helps protect both sides by ensuring clear terms and fair compensation. Make sure you're up to date with this new rule to avoid any issues down the road! Learn more about the new law below.

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Understanding and Complying with the Federal Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 and effective from January 1, 2024, introduces essential changes for U.S. small business owners. 

The CTA mandates small business entities to report "beneficial owner" details to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Beneficial owners are individuals who own at least 25% of or exercise substantial control over the reporting business entity​​.

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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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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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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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