See how we have helped small businesses in our community
SCORE has produced numerous Success Stories. These are businesses that have been tracked over time and have succeeded due largely to SCORE mentor involvement. Let’s develop a mentoring relationship for you and your business and create another Success Story.
Browse through these SCORE mentoring success stories to learn more about the small businesses we've helped. Use the filters below to browse stories by business topic, entrepreneur type, business stage, or industry. Once you've learned how we've helped others, sign up for your mentor today.
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Proactive Transportation Safety Services, Inc.
Gilreath wanted someone who was not involved in his company to guide him on how to grow Proactive Transportation Safety Services. He worked with SCORE mentor Linda Parker, who he... Read more
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Irish Green Lawn Care
“Originally SCORE helped me with my first business plan and three years of projected financial statements so I could acquire the very first business loan from a bank,” McLaughlin... Read more
High Impact Management
But a business doesn’t grow overnight. Coffee had to figure out how to market HIM’s services to the federal and commercial sectors. She also needed to hire qualified employees.... Read more
Phamily Fun & Fitness
Pham first attended a business workshop for basic knowledge about small-business finances, marketing, and advertising. He also attended a few SCORE online workshops, which... Read more
Sylvan Learning Center Franchise
The Johnson’s still call on SCORE occasionally when a question arises about management or finances. Howard is also pleased that his search for a new business advisor reconnected... Read more
from PhD to genealogist
Richard, my mentor, has always believed in me. Even at moments of greatest difficulty, he always believed in my abilities, my capability to learn what I need, and my vision for... Read more
Creating Cozy Sanctuaries Anywhere
Reach objectives, plan for the future, launch the business. Read more
From Corporate to Startup
I needed some mentorship in marketing and sales. I did not really know where to start. Gary helped me tremendously by breaking down the process into smaller steps. He helped me... Read more
Mentoring Mentors
Ben Fisco has been a continual reminder of the importance of the "bottom line". He offers ideas and suggestions that are within my ability, keeps me focused and accountable, and... Read more