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Nacho Mama’s
“I have customers and other people interested in owning their own business ask me how to get started,” Raul says. “I always tell them to contact SCORE, and go to a SCORE seminar. Read more
Virginia Horse Journal
Specific industry expertise made SCORE a valuable resource to the Jacobsons. Read more
Native Ground Books and Music
Although Native Ground Music was making good progress as a part-time enterprise, Erbsen knew that in order to take that proverbial "next step," he would need help expanding his dis Read more
Junior Baseball
Just as baseball players frequently call on their old coaches for advice, Dave and Dayna often contact their SCORE mentors via phone and email for business tips that will help keep Read more
frogfire DIGITAL
While working with the Atlanta SBA office, the Regers were referred to the local chapter of SCORE. Read more
Wildflower Linen
Young remembered hearing about SCORE several years earlier during the launch of another business venture, and decided to give them a call. Read more
DataCore Software
Teixeira and Aral spent many hours with their SCORE mentors rehearsing and polishing a presentation for bankers and venture capitalists. Read more
Clayborne Education
“I wouldn’t have the success I do today without my SCORE mentor. He helped me with EVERY business aspect and got me where I am today.” says Audrey. Read more