Women Entrepreneurs

Q102 On the Air - SCORE Client Susan Tabor-Kleiman Owner of Your Professional Writer with Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs

Date
Tue, 2012-12-04 10:22

Listen to SCORE client - Susan Tabor Kleiman discuss her tips for entrepreneurs. 
 

 

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United Underwriters of Tampa

Owner/Founder
Nicole Denzik
My Location
1532 Land O'Lakes Blvd, Suite B
Lutz FL 33549
United States
Employees
1
Year Company Formed
2009
How SCORE Helped

As a result of working with 2 fantastic SCORE advisors, I was able to obtain a loan through the Pasco Economic Development Council (PEDC). With the funds, I have had a new web site built at covertampabay.com and brochures designed, purchased new computers, and most importantly, I was able to hire a part time agent to assist in my office. Without the wisdom and experience of Hap Fairman and George Motran none of this would have been possible. My business is growing, and I have SCORE and the PEDC to thank for it! 

GoCaddy

Owner/Founder
Victoria Forster
My Location
8143 Brumby Court
Trinity FL 34655
United States
Employees
1
Year Company Formed
2004
My Successes

 

The Go Caddy has been on Channel 8 with Gail Guyardo and on the Today Show with Katie Lee and Hoda. It was recently reviewed in the Tampa Tribune and in many newspapers across the country.  It was sold in many catalogs such as Solutions, Taylor Gifts, and now Harriet Carter, and on our website www.thegocaddy.com, AAA, and fine luggage stores.
What's Great About My Mentor?

 

I am very happy with the SCORE and the SBA, and how much they have helped me along the years.  I have and always will recommend them to anyone who needs advice or help in any aspects of starting or running a business, especially Hap Fairman.
How SCORE Helped

 

Back in 2002, I reached out to the SBA. I had attended a couple of seminars and requested a mentor to help me get my invention patented. Hap Fairman was my counselor back then, and he helped me find a patent attorney and get my business started, BVT Products, LLC.  I had invented a product, at the time, called the Fitness Caddy.  lt is a slender tote and water bottle holder that conveniently holds a water bottle, car keys, membership card, driver s license, cell phone and eye glasses. Now called the Go Caddy is also perfect for walking, hiking, hands free traveling, sporling events, outdoor festivals or wherever your active life style takes you. Fast forward to 2012.  After reading about the Micro-loan offered by the PEDC in my local newspaper I again reached out to the SBA.  What a pleasant surprise to be assigned Hap Fairman again 10 years later!  Mr. Fairman helped me write a business plan and fill out all the required paper work for the Micro-loan and with his help I received the loan in May of this year.

Through the Years, SCORE Has Helped Small Businesses Thrive - Pamela Manson

Date
Thu, 2012-11-29 11:30

With its friendly atmosphere and large array of goods, Blazing Needles in Sugar House is typically filled with customers. And thanks to the help of SCORE, a nonprofit association that for years has paired small businesses with mentors, the knitting shop’s clientele may increase even more.

Owner Cynthia Mills has been working with Ron Baron, an experienced business executive who’s providing guidance on how to grow her enterprise. After just one meeting, his input already has made a difference, according to Mills.

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Wilton Duo Launches Fitness Fashion Boutique - Heather Borden Herve

Date
Thu, 2012-11-29 09:27

In two short years, Maxine Berg and Lindsay Prospect grew their workout apparel business, Jade, from dream to the reality of opening their Darien store.  In the process they won loyal customers and evolved from novices to savvy community retailers.

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New Deli Sells Tastes of Polish Heritage - George Nelson

Date
Wed, 2012-11-28 10:01

Marta Mazur, a native of Gdynia, Poland, moved to the United States in 1981 and previously lived on the East Coast, where there are "tons of little ethnic stores, especially the Polish delis, and I missed that when I moved to the Youngstown area," she said. Mazur now lives, appropriately enough, in Poland, the Valley suburb -- and after driving long distances to purchase authentic Polish products, she decided to open her own deli.

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Liese Jones Photography

Owner/Founder
Leise Jones
My Location
Roslindale MA
United States
How SCORE Helped

My SCORE counselors have been integral to my business's growth over the last 3 years.  Since working with them I have redefined by business and my goals, my revenue has increased nearly 50%, my client base has grown, and my confidence has soared.  The SCORE mentors not only care about my business, but they care about me and their support has made all the difference in my success.
 

Tips For Opening an At-home Business - Sherri Richards

Date
Thu, 2012-11-15 10:03

Tanya McFarland and Courtney Miller both say they jumped into owning a business with their “eyes wide shut.”  The two women had worked together at a portrait studio for more than a decade. Shortly after McFarland quit to spend more time with her family, Miller called asking if she wanted to open a photography business together.

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Building Your Business by Expanding Your Network - Lauren Nevada Batchelder

Date
Wed, 2012-11-14 15:17

Lauren Nevada started out making party dresses for herself and friends but a large order from a prominent retail store made her realize the business "needed to become more established."  She sought the help of her local SCORE chapter and SBA location.  She says "Both ended up being life-savers because they introduced me to the nitty-gritty aspects of creating a business. I could never have started my business without their mentorship."

 

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