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SCORE West Michigan

SCORE West Michigan is committed to your success. Whether you currently own a small business or dream of launching a new business, our teams of experienced volunteer mentors are here to help. 

West Michigan serves the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren.

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Join SCORE West Michigan’s free/low-cost online or in-person workshops led by industry experts—gain practical insights, tools and resources to grow your business. Browse all workshops

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Advanced Negotiation Strategy to Protect Profit and Close Stronger Deals
Learn advanced negotiation frameworks to protect profits and close stronger deals.
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03-17-26 - 16 Years and Still Talking: Why Everyone Is Starting a Podcast

Podcasting isn’t a trend—it’s a proven way to build visibility, credibility, and real connection at scale. In this session

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02-04-26-Bundled Price For Series On Mastering Business Financial Literacy

Learn How To Master The Basics Of Financial Literacy To Manage Your Business More Successfully

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Amazon Seller Success Series 2025

Register today for the free online series.

Elevate your business with SCORE’s Amazon Seller Success Series 2025, sponsored by Amazon. This series reveals proven strategies to optimize product listings, marketing tactics and operations—empowering you to scale fast. Gain actionable insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for lasting success.

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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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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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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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Strategic Partners

By partnering with SCORE West Michigan, our Strategic Partners make it possible for small business owners to benefit from our various programs within their community.

Mercantile Bank

We provide a high level of service, a knowledgeable staff, and are committed to strengthening the diverse communities we serve.

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United Bank of Michigan is committed to excellence in the delivery of an array of financial services.

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