Success Stories

“I went to the SBA office in D.C. to learn about being certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business, and noticed this room full of older gentlemen having a lively discussion,”... Read more

 “SCORE was definitely instrumental in the early stages of the company,” Rich says. “As we’ve grown and progressed, their level of involvement has gone down. But without them, we... Read more

Stella was familiar with SCORE and contacted Nashville SCORE for help. That call led to his first meeting with Bill Fowler, the retired president of a local engineering company.... Read more

In spring 2005, Cookie contacted Cedar Rapids SCORE for marketing advice and began meeting with John Ruth. Vanous worked with mentor Ruth to develop a comprehensive marketing plan... Read more

The relationship between the veteran business professional and budding entrepreneur paid off for Keiper. During their follow-up meetings, Buck helped him fine-tune the business... Read more

While Johnson felt confident that she could run Mainstreet Art Centre as its sole owner, she had no idea about how to proceed with the buyout, particularly since the partner... Read more

“Suddenly I was feeling more empowered and had more faith in myself and my abilities,” she says.  “I not only got valuable knowledge and business skills from SCORE, but also... Read more

Ludes' dream of starting a photography and graphic design business took a major step forward when she visited the Orange County SCORE Chapter and met SCORE Mentor Joe Di Stanislao... Read more

Beverly Bartel heard about SCORE and enrolled in the Milwaukee Chapter's four-part seminar on business start-ups. Although the idea of making a living off her talents became... Read more

Rev. Jack Little believes other nonprofits can benefit from working with their local SCORE chapters. “The price is right, and their volunteers have the expertise, wisdom, and... Read more

Michael and Ramona continue to have regular meeting with Eric and other counselors at SCORE. “Their greatest asset is the ability to help a company understand the business cycle,... Read more

Among the many lessons Sortino shares with his clients is the value of SCORE mentoring. "When possible, people should talk to SCORE mentors and get different perspectives, because... Read more