Financial Literacy

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Garage to Glamour Jewelry: Little Fish Boateak

Turning Point: Southern Living's Spotlight Let me tell you, getting Little Fish BOATEAK featured in Southern Living was like hitting the jackpot for my business. We were doing well, but this article was the turning point. That article literally put us on the map. The Southern Living 2017 Gift Guide featured our Prepster Signature Pearl Necklace. That gave us a level of credibility you can't buy. It was a nod from a respected publication affirming that we weren't just another jewelry business, but a unique craft with a distinct niche. Boost in Confidence: Recognizing My Unique Niche The most

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From Marine Corps to Money Management: ALNA Financial Succeeds with SCORE

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Scrubd Esthetics

While pursuing her master's degree as a nurse practitioner, Lindsay Koenig decided to become certified as a permanent makeup artist to earn some additional income while going back to school. In 2019, Lindsay opened Scrubd Esthetics in Wexford, PA. By 2020 she grew her business into a full-service permanent makeup studio. She has one more year of schooling to become a nurse practitioner. Her goal after graduation is to license the studio as a medical spa and add additional services in medical aesthetics. As her side business picked up Lindsay started connecting with SCORE Pittsburgh for

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Transporting Care: An Inspirational Journey

Since my first contact with SCORE, I have started my business and hired the first of many employees. I have purchased several vehicles to support all aspects of my business, and I have secured contracts with several insurance providers (more in the works).

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Premed Peers: A story about the first step to becoming a doctor

Premed Peers has provided over 300+ classes to over 2000+ students since 2020. More than 200 are currently enrolled in the prep course. Premed Peers has 30-40 enrolled volunteers, including Board, Prep course management, and Tutors. Premed Peers has built a great community where the next generation of physicians can support and learn from each other.

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SCORE Guides Laundry Liberator as They Open Their First Processing Facility

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Coloring a Bright Future: Rowland Paint and Paper

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Kat the Farmer LLC

I launched my business, met my first-year goals, and have seen 50% growth into my second season. I have a suite of small farm-scale tools like three greenhouses, a truck, a walk-in cooler, and a whole lot of really supportive customers who love salads and value the hard work I put in to make their salads the best they have ever had.

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Farmers Insurance

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SCORE Helps Pastry Chefs Develop Recipe for Business Success

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