SCORE Indianapolis provides free business mentoring from experienced advisors and free workshops. From startups to existing businesses looking to grow - the expertise SCORE provides helps entrepreneurs like you succeed.
Serving Central Indiana.
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Learn How To Master The Basics Of Financial Literacy To Manage Your Business More Successfully
Learn How To Master The Basics OF Financial Lieracy TO More Successfully Manage Your Business
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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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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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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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.
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.

Merchants Bank
SCORE Indianapolis Chapter is powered by Merchants Bank, our inaugural Vision Partner. Merchants Bank brings a clear and enduring vision for strengthening the small-business community across Central Indiana. As a locally guided financial institution, they are recognized for their commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting entrepreneurs, and investing in the long-term vitality of the communities they serve.
As our Vision Partner, Merchants Bank helps advance SCORE’s own vision: ensuring that every entrepreneur—regardless of background, income, or location—has access to high-quality, no-cost mentoring and education. Their support underwrites the essential systems and resources that empower our volunteers to deliver impactful services and expand outreach to underserved and low- to moderate-income communities.
Together, Merchants Bank and SCORE Indianapolis share a unified vision of a thriving, inclusive small-business ecosystem throughout Central Indiana.
SCORE Indianapolis took the time to survey their active mentors with the intent to consolidate the input given and create a list of most commonly used mentoring tools.
