Access to Money 2025 Recap:
Empowering Small Business Growth Across St. Louis
Nearly 175 entrepreneurs, lenders, and community partners came together for a day of learning, inspiration, and real small-business solutions. From powerful keynotes to hands-on breakout sessions, Access to Money 2025 delivered the insights and connections that help St. Louis businesses grow.
"I wanted financial independence and the flexibility to take care of my children while building something meaningful. More than just running a business, I wanted to help others find stability and provide better work opportunities for those who needed them—especially single mothers."
- Elsa Avila, Founder & Owner, Elsa's Cleaning Company LLC
SCORE St. Louis awarded the 2025 MO-KS District Chapter of the Year in addition to Regional Chapter of the year for 2023 & 2024. Our chapter's success is a reflection of our volunteers and the clients we've served. Our volunteers have worked exceptionally hard throughout the year providing valuable mentoring and educational opportunities to our clients. We look forward to continuing our upward trend of serving small business owners and founders in our communities.
This webinar is perfect for new business owners and those who want to grow their business. We’ll cover the important purposes of
This Comprehensive webinar builds directly on prior session "Unleash the Power of LinkedIn" and is designed for business owners
This workshop presents a simplified, underwhelming business plan format that will leave business owners motivated, determined, and
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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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.
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.
Chapter Members ONLY
Mentors Toolbox
The SCORE St. Louis team gathered various business resources for you to sort through. Varying topics such as: New Member Resources, Client Resources, Starting a New Business, Business Plans, and Chapter Roster Experience.
