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.
Narrow by
Topic
- Startup Strategies (189) Apply Startup Strategies filter
- Growth Strategies (184) Apply Growth Strategies filter
- Business Plans (174) Apply Business Plans filter
- Finance & Money (99) Apply Finance & Money filter
- Marketing (89) Apply Marketing filter
- Management (65) Apply Management filter
- Operations (61) Apply Operations filter
- Financing/Loans (42) Apply Financing/Loans filter
- Sales (36) Apply Sales filter
- Online Marketing (29) Apply Online Marketing filter
- Buying or Selling a Small Business (19) Apply Buying or Selling a Small Business filter
- Human Resources (18) Apply Human Resources filter
- Legal Issues (18) Apply Legal Issues filter
- Technology (16) Apply Technology filter
- Innovation (15) Apply Innovation filter
- Franchising (13) Apply Franchising filter
- Customer Service (12) Apply Customer Service filter
- Productivity (12) Apply Productivity filter
- Taxes (4) Apply Taxes filter
- Getting Paid/Collections (3) Apply Getting Paid/Collections filter
- Home-Based Business (2) Apply Home-Based Business filter
- Personal Finance (2) Apply Personal Finance filter
Entrepreneur Type
- Women Entrepreneurs (238) Apply Women Entrepreneurs filter
- Minority Entrepreneurs (64) Apply Minority Entrepreneurs filter
- Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs (17) Apply Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs filter
- Rural Entrepreneurs (15) Apply Rural Entrepreneurs filter
- Young Entrepreneurs (12) Apply Young Entrepreneurs filter
- Veteran Entrepreneurs (10) Apply Veteran Entrepreneurs filter
Industry
- Retail and Wholesale Trade (128) Apply Retail and Wholesale Trade filter
- Consulting, Research and Business Services (57) Apply Consulting, Research and Business Services filter
- Restaurants and Hospitality (56) Apply Restaurants and Hospitality filter
- Personal Services and Wellness (55) Apply Personal Services and Wellness filter
- Health Care and Life Services (46) Apply Health Care and Life Services filter
- Educational Services (27) Apply Educational Services filter
- Arts and Entertainment (26) Apply Arts and Entertainment filter
- Homeowner Services/Home Improvement (20) Apply Homeowner Services/Home Improvement filter
- Recreation and Travel (20) Apply Recreation and Travel filter
- Technology and Web-Based Services (20) Apply Technology and Web-Based Services filter
- Construction, Industrials and Utilities (17) Apply Construction, Industrials and Utilities filter
- Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations (17) Apply Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations filter
- Agriculture and Farming (16) Apply Agriculture and Farming filter
- Manufacturing & Mining (14) Apply Manufacturing & Mining filter
- Marketing, Advertising and Creative Services (13) Apply Marketing, Advertising and Creative Services filter
- Media and Communications (10) Apply Media and Communications filter
- Transportation and Warehousing (6) Apply Transportation and Warehousing filter
- Environmental Services (3) Apply Environmental Services filter
- Government Contracting (3) Apply Government Contracting filter
- Real Estate, Rental Services and Leasing (3) Apply Real Estate, Rental Services and Leasing filter
- Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2) Apply Forestry, Fishing & Hunting filter
- Waste Management (2) Apply Waste Management filter
- Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (1) Apply Banking, Financial Services and Insurance filter
- International Trade, Imports / Exports (1) Apply International Trade, Imports / Exports filter
The Secret Chocolatier
While mentors have helped the team look toward the future, they've also helped The Secret Chocolatier weather a few small business storms — literally. Read more
Atypical Pictures
“The grant and SCORE enabled me to expand my network,” Patrick says. Read more
Hartel Corporation
Doug says, “If not for SBA and SCORE, I would have to ask myself, would I be an entrepreneur? Read more
Semiconductor Circuits
“I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life asking ‘what if.’ I believed in myself and in the ability of my fellow employees to make this dream succeed. Read more
Beyond Clothing
Scott credits the trust of his customers and confidence of his friends in helping him turn what started out as a hobby into a worthwhile enterprise. Read more
Jaime Construction, Inc.
Sheinberg is proud of his volunteer work with SCORE and the positive effect it can have on people’s lives. “I’ve seen firsthand on a number of occasions how SCORE has influenced an Read more
Planning Commissioners Journal
Thanks to SCORE's help, the direct-mail campaign netted Wayne 100 new subscribers. Read more
Wings Unlimited, Inc.
Tara credits SCORE for helping her family’s business succeed. “The professional support from SCORE has been of great value as our business grows and evolves,” she says. Read more
Julie Morgenstern Enterprises
Julie had no business experience nor had she ever held an office job. Read more
Center for Peak Performance
John learned about SCORE through the Internet and his local Chamber of Commerce. “I chose SCORE because of its highly successful people who are mentoring business owners. Read more