See how we have helped small businesses in our community
The SCORE Chattanooga chapter 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.
Have you found success in your business with the help of a SCORE mentor? Submit your success story to share on SCORE.org. Your company may be profiled in SCORE national marketing and press that can reach millions of people. We're excited to spread the word about your story!
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30 Years and Going Strong
In 1991 and again in 2017, I was influenced by a SCORE Mentor(s) to pursue my dream to build and grow my business. My mentors have given me the confidence to value my experience... Read more
A Dream Boutique Come True
Being able to meet virtually was so critical due to the pandemic. Working through my business plan with Pat was seamless. I couldn't have seen it going any better if we were to... Read more
Moms MPowHered
Super thankful and grateful for SCORE's help. Small businesses are really a beacon of light. Read more
Helping Businesses Focus on the Human in Human Resources
Sharonda, my mentor, gave me a dedicated space to focus on my business, but in a way that didn't include pressure to be successful, but more a safe space to express my thoughts,... Read more
Inspiration & Motivation
Mila's expertise has helped us get more organized, and make sure we are operating a business efficiently and the correct way. She has helped me get my "ducks in a row" and... Read more
Go Gaga with Chaga
My mentor, Pete continues to guide me while I grow the company through tasks such as preparing the elevator pitch, looking for future scale possibilities, redefining my wholesale... Read more
Unique Hair Styling Salon Opens In Plainfield, Illinois
SCORE support has been with me during the whole start up process. Read more
Covid-19 made me do it: How I pivoted my business during the pandemic.
I’ve been lucky to have my SCORE mentor for over a year now. She has served as a steady guide by keeping me on track with my business goals. Read more
Healthy Dogs are Happy Dogs
Our mentor, Jim, was a tremendous help! He would meet with us weekly (through Zoom) for about an hour. He would give us weekly assignments to complete before our next meeting and... Read more
What To Do With An Idea? Make It A Reality With Help From SCORE!
I am fortunate to have several amazing SCORE mentors. I found Dana Connon on the SCORE website, sent her an email, and then set up an in-person meeting. Dana offered resources,... Read more
Building Business and Legacy
SCORE has helped me by defining the role to take in my business and how to work on my business instead of the day-to-day functions. They even recruited me to be a SCORE volunteer. Read more