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SCORE Western NY

Serving Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Steuben, Yates and Wayne Counties

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, our SCORE mentors are ready to assist. Our mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your business goals.

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Live In-Person Workshop | Batavia, NY | March 14, 2026

Starting & Managing Your Own Business Workshop

Ready to turn your entrepreneurial dream into a successful business? This comprehensive, one-day, 8-hour workshop gives you the essential tools to confidently start, manage, and grow your busines

Hosted by the Western New York Chapter of SCORE, this in-person session covers everything you need to build a strong foundation — from business planning and financial fundamentals to marketing, funding, tax compliance, and legal structure.

By the end of the day, you’ll gain expert guidance, actionable resources, and practical insights to maximize your probability of business success — plus participate in a live Q&A with small business experts.

Upcoming 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

Selling to the Federal Government - 03/17/2026

Learn how to identify subcontracting opportunities and market your product or service to prime contractors.

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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Our Success Stories

BHA Consulting

Having been born and raised in a middle-class family in India, I did pretty much everything that was expected of a middle-class child – good education, a well-paying job, and marriage.

Blooming with Success: The Story of Goody Girl Flower Farm

Buffalo Flower Farm: Blooming success story - From job loss to organic blooms. Join our floral workshops, weddings, and more!

Town and Country Quilt Shop's success with SCORE

Our mission is to create a warm, inviting environment where makers can feel at home, learn new skills, and find the tools they need to make quilts and other sewn items.

Shirt Pickle, Inc.

Thomas Pickles' company, Shirt Pickle, allows customers to create unique, high-quality T-shirts featuring their own text, images and art. Pickles worked with SCORE mentor Frank Uhlman on securing funding.

Janie’s Emporium Boutique

Janie’s Emporium carries carefully curated products including teas, jewelry, and home accents from places around the world such as India, Thailand, and Indonesia. SCORE helped Taggart-Powell emphasize her store’s sensory experience so customers are delighted as they move throughout the space.

716 Home Inspections

716 Home Inspections provides full evaluations of the structural and mechanical components of clients’ homes. Paolini attended the Starting and Managing Your Own Business workshop, where he learned more about the mentorship opportunities SCORE offers.

Nicole Williams Collective

After years of freelancing and a failed partnership, Nicole Williams figured out her dream job — rather, her dream business. She created Nicole Williams Collective, a multicultural communications agency helping clients with branding, public relations, digital marketing, event planning, and more. Her company’s strategic, creative tactics empower clients in the private and nonprofit sectors alike. “I sought out mentoring because while I’m a strategic thinker, I don’t always see myself,” Williams says. “Additionally, I was at a point where I had a lot happening and needed someone with major

Grand Island Waste Management LLC

Jim Ehde owns & operates Grand Island Waste Management LLC. Knowing Grand Island is a small community that likes to support local companies

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Top Resources

In need of a template for business planning, finance, sales, marketing, and management? Look no further! Click the link to see all of our top resources designed to assist you in developing strategies for either launching a new business venture or expanding an existing one.

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Local Partners

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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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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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Become a Volunteer

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.

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