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SCORE Dayton 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!

Find a Local Mentor Mar 2025 SCORE Dayton Newsletter
Empower Your Nonprofit – Affordable Workshops & Networking

Join us for a series of expert-led nonprofit workshops designed for small nonprofit managers and board members. Each session is just $10 and includes practical strategies to strengthen your nonprofit, a hot lunch for all attendees, and valuable networking opportunities with fellow nonprofit leaders and SCORE Dayton mentors.

Upcoming Events
Legal Series 1: Business Law

Too often, business owners don't find out about their legal risks until they occur. Understand issues related to starting and managing your business.

Credit Repair

Credit Repair is fixing your bad credit and challenging and disputing errors on your credit report.

Amazon Seller Success Series 2025

Register today for the free online series.

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.

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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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The SCORE Dayton Chapter is awarded as 2023 Regional & District Chapter of the Year!

SCORE Dayton is honored to be recognized as the Southern Ohio District 2023 District Chapter of the Year and the Central Region 2023 Regional Chapter of the Year for outstanding performance. These awards show that we are more dedicated than ever to helping our clients succeed and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community. 

2023 Regional & District Chapter of the Year
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Impact Your Community

Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 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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