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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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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.


 

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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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SCORE Richmond Local Events
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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How to Sell by Building Relationships - 03/18/26

Do you typically sell to customers who expect to meet with you before buying? In this webinar, we show you how to sell by building

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Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan - 03/18/2026

Learn to create a marketing roadmap: define your target audience, craft a value proposition, analyze competitors, and develop

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Nonprofit Marketing Calendar Blueprint - 03/19/2026

Learn how to build a strategic annual marketing and content calendar for your nonprofit. Plan ahead for campaigns, events, donor

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Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business - 03/19/2026

Learn essential promotional methods, including networking, social media, content marketing, email marketing, and SEO, to craft an

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How to Create Your Brand: And Shape Your Vision For The Future - 03/20/2026

Whether you are creating your first brand or revisiting one that you have had for a while, this free webinar will give you a

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Harnessing AI for Marketing - How to Use ChatGPT to Boost Your Small Business

Harnessing AI for Marketing - How to Use ChatGPT to Boost Your Small Business is a live, in-person workshop to be held on Tuesday

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Resources for Veterans Starting a Business - 03/25/2026

Veterans will learn about national programs and free or low-cost resources available to help them start a business, including the

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Creating Effective Surveys for Nonprofits - 03/26/2026

Learn how to create surveys that generate high-quality feedback for your nonprofit. Explore clear objectives, engaging questions

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Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business - 03/26/2026

In this webinar, we show you how to calculate startup costs, develop sales projections and create projected profit and loss and

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How to Become WBE Certified - 03/27/2026

Learn how your business can become certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).

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Small Business Essentials Series Certificate Program - April

Register for all five Small Business Essentials Certificate Program webinars this month at once and save!

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Creating a Quick Business Plan - 04/9/2026

You have a great business idea, but what is the next step? In this webinar we show you how to write your Value Proposition and

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Setting Up a New Business Entity - 04/10/2026

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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Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan - 04/15/2026

Learn to create a marketing roadmap: define your target audience, craft a value proposition, analyze competitors, and develop

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Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business - 04/16/2026

Learn essential promotional methods, including networking, social media, content marketing, email marketing, and SEO, to craft an

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Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business - 04/23/2026

In this webinar, we show you how to calculate startup costs, develop sales projections and create projected profit and loss and

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About SCORE Richmond

What is SCORE Richmond and how it can help startups and small businesses?

Mentorship is a great way to learn and take your business to the next level. Bill Bevins, Channel 6 - Virginia This Morning Show, sat down with Kathy Kowalski, SCORE Richmond Chapter Co-Chairperson, and Ames Russell, Founder/CEO of AR's Hot Southern Honey who shared their insight.

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