Learn how social media algorithms really work, how to use hashtags and mentions strategically to boost visibility, engagement, and reach organically.
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!
SCORE Central NY NOTICE:
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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Elevate your business with SCORE’s Amazon Seller Success Series 2025, sponsored by Amazon. This series reveals proven strategies to optimize product listings, marketing tactics and operations—empowering you to scale fast. Gain actionable insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for lasting success.
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.
SCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success
Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
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.
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.
In partnership with TD Bank. This workshop will explain the transition journey and the three non-negotiable pillars of a successful business exit: Succession, Retirement, and Estate Planning.
Finding the right message, branding, and marketing strategy to connect with your target customer is a never-ending battle. This workshop will provide you with ideas to develop your marketing strategy and plan to execute in 2025.
