SCORE Greater Rochester

Serving Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Yates & Wayne Counties

Our Mentors are successful business owners and business executives ready to assist you in all the stages of owning, operating, or growing your business in the Rochester NY area.

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SCORE invites you to get a head start on your New Year's resolution and kickstart your small business journey this month. Now is a great time to start your business plan or revise any plans you already have.

Plan out your financial goals for 2025, access our invaluable Startup Roadmap and explore our Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery for expert guidance. Let's turn your vision into a solid plan for success.

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Upcoming Events

Accounting, Record Keeping & Tax Issues for Small Business

If you are a small business and want more knowledge about accounting, record keeping and tax issues for your business, this interactive workshop has been designed for you.

Topics covered: accounting, record keeping, overview of financial statements, business entities from a tax perspective, employee vs. independent contractors, types of records to keep, employee reporting, types of accounting methods, and NY State sales tax overview.

(lunch will be provided)

Presenter: Lisa Pelletier, owner Pelletier Accounting & Tax Services, Inc.

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Creating a Business Plan That Works - Key Elements Every Entrepreneur Needs

In this webinar, you'll learn why you need a business plan, the key elements every plan needs and the sections you should focus on.

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How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business

In this webinar, you'll learn how to create a marketing plan, define your brand, determine your audience and find where to advertise to get a positive return on investment.

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SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs

We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches.

SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.

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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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National Business Plan Month