Success Stories

An MBA prepared Benjamin to run a business, but his SCORE mentor, Jim Carlson, helped him secure a loan. SCORE also encouraged the Blooms to network and to further develop their... Read more

Wilson went to SCORE workshops and networking events, and met frequently with SCORE mentor Becky Bywater as her business grew. Wilson says, “SCORE helped my business grow... Read more

Bakaleynik’s SCORE mentors advised him against his initial idea of creating a VR arcade, which was risky in an untested industry and would have required a huge investment. They... Read more

Mendive went to SCORE to understand how to put a business together. SCORE mentor Brian Jarvis helped Mendive with everything from the legal framework to creating the LLC to... Read more

Because Dodge had never started a business before, he sought out SCORE and received mentoring from Kirk Hawkinson. Hawkinson helped Dodge plan his presentation to investors,... Read more

Persad and Higuera worked with SCORE mentor Geoffrey Clain. Persad says, “We were impressed with their ability to provide a methodical approach and guide us through the process,”... Read more

Dolphin’s SCORE mentor, Venki Venkataraman, helped her create a business plan and a sales forecasting template. He also guided her company through the process of converting from a... Read more

While Tetlow was trained in multiple modes of care by the time she started her clinic, she didn’t have any formal business training. She says she needed help with “business... Read more

Borza developed her business plan with SCORE mentor Mike Adell, who she calls “the mentor that got right down to business. [He] wanted to know what I knew and wanted to know my... Read more

During the budget sequestration, Haines went to a SCORE workshop where he says he was asked questions about his business that he had never thought about before. Later, Haines... Read more

SCORE mentor Pamela Kaur has helped Schol with every aspect of setting up her business, from choosing the right corporate structure to filing the necessary paperwork with the IRS... Read more

Sam turned to the SCORE advisory board run by his local chapter because he wanted a broader view of where his business was going and how to achieve his goals. The board functions... Read more