With SCORE, I’ve learned to laugh along the way and I know there is always someone to turn to.
In the center of Andover, New Hampshire, stands a building that has served as the town’s heartbeat for nearly 150 years.
Kellie Seiler had dreamed of opening a wellness studio for at least two decades. As a health coach, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor with an IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) certification for nutrition, wellness had been her passion for years. But when she purchased a hair salon in Butler in 2020, she put her wellness aspirations on hold. That changed when a space opened in another building nearby. The building housed a dance studio where she danced when she was a child, so it held fond memories for her. Kellie saw an opportunity she couldn’t ignore. “It was a no-brainer
Elle Kolb, owner of Kolb Creative, helps businesses with strategy and consulting, social media management, paid advertising, email marketing, content creation, website development and more.
SCORE became a critical resource not just for solving immediate challenges, but for building a stronger, more sustainable organization.
As a self-taught founder navigating patents, financials, manufacturing, logistics, and branding, I recognized the need for experienced guidance.
SCORE didn’t just give me advice—it gave me a foundation, a partner in problem-solving, and a steady source of confidence during some of the toughest seasons of entrepreneurship.
Mike Harding had reached the pinnacle of his culinary career as a private chef for a prominent Pittsburgh family, traveling with them and preparing meals full-time. Yet even with all his success, from his days as Executive Chef at Children’s Hospital to his current role, Chef Mike and his wife, Liz, found themselves constantly on the go, struggling to find time for proper family dinners. “We figured if we were having issues that probably other families were having them, too,” Chef Mike explains. “We wanted to recreate what mom did for us when I was a kid, and have nourishing food cooked with
A business is not simply a “business,” especially when you’re talking about a business in the arts; it is a personal labor of love.
Michael Fox knew he wanted to work in video production from the moment he left film school. But his path from cable TV editor to successful agency owner required more than technical expertise. It demanded a shift in mindset and the right guidance to grow. He launched The Beach, a video production agency (https://www.thebeach.nyc/contact-us/), in 2010 after years of freelancing. The company specializes in creating video content for social media, websites, and other digital platforms, with a particular focus on food brands. Over the years, The Beach has worked with major clients including Google
Wendy McSparren turned administrative challenges in mental health into Admirra, a thriving tech startup, with SCORE mentorship and strong community support.
I started Access Grantwriting to help non-profits that need extra capacity to secure grants. When a client engages me to do grantwriting, I write, edit, and apply to private foundations, government bodies, and corporate funding sources. My grant research services help clients to find new potential funders. My third service is a Readiness Assessment. I make sure my clients have the right documentation and the data funders want to see. Beyond these core solutions, I often advise on general fundraising strategy. Funders want to know that non-profits have diverse revenue sources, which I liken to
