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Our hearts go out to those affected by the recent wildfires. If you need help, SCORE mentors are here for you. You can also apply for disaster assistance at SBA.gov.
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SCORE Southwest Missouri
Serving Springfield and the Southwest Missouri area

Serving in Springfield and the Greater Ozarks area, SCORE Southwest Missouri is dedicated to providing quality mentoring to help with your business needs.

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Join us at the 2025 SCORE E3 Small Business Conference

May 6, 2025 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

The Southwest Missouri SCORE Educating & Empowering Entrepreneurs (E3) Small Business Conference focuses on providing resources and building relationships to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs and business owners in the Southwest Missouri area. We've worked hard to rebuild and reinvigorate this conference to ensure E3 provides attendees with educational resources and connections that can truly make a difference - whether someone is in their 15th year of business, or are just starting out.

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SCORE Southwest Missouri Hosts United for Greatness Event

SCORE Southwest Missouri partnered with United for Greatness United Way of the Ozarks and The Great Game of Business to host two days of workshops titled United for Greatness. These workshops paired non-profit agencies with SCORE volunteers and Great Game of Business coaches.

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Join Our Mentorship Movement

Become a SCORE mentor in Southwest Missouri and invest in the success of small businesses. Offer your expertise, guide aspiring entrepreneurs, and foster community growth. Commit a few hours a week and make a significant impact. Join us to inspire and be inspired. 

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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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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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