See how we have helped small businesses in our community
SCORE has produced numerous Success Stories. These are businesses that have been tracked over time and have succeeded due largely to SCORE mentor involvement. Let’s develop a mentoring relationship for you and your business and create another Success Story.
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.
Have you found success in your business with the help of a SCORE mentor? Submit your success story to share on SCORE.org. Your company may be profiled in SCORE national marketing and press that can reach millions of people. We're excited to spread the word about your story!
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Curly Girlz Candy
“After we had help with our initial business plan, it was another two years or so, before I was introduced to a couple SCORE mentors that came to one of our peer group meetings. I... Read more
Growing Sustainability with Twin Cities Flower Exchange
“I'm very organized and bookkeeping is easy for me, but it's with Angela's help I looked at big picture financials -- taking a look at growth and projections, really looking at my... Read more
From SCORE Client to SCORE Presenter: Spader Group
“Both of us knew how to run QuickBooks, but man did we probably avoid some sharp curves because we had our SCORE mentor in our pocket to be able to say, 'Hey. We've done all of... Read more
Strength In Process
I have worked with my mentor to develop my business plan from scratch and I am in the stage of securing the financing to make it happen. Read more
A Must-Have Tool to Keep Your Brain and Body Fit
Ron was in my demographic of people I was looking to market to so he was able to look at my website and give me feedback on what he thought looked good and what didn’t. He gave me... Read more
Injured Veteran's Passion is Keeping Others Safe
Joe provided a thorough review of my business plan and encouraged me. He helped me identify gaps and held me accountable for my business plan. Joe was someone who I could check in... Read more
It's not just a Gadget; it's a Solution
SCORE mentor Bob Meehan worked with Colton and Grillight to scale up. “I could talk with Bob about supply chain issues, overseas importing and distribution. Since Bob’s business... Read more
EasyBreezy HR Solutions
“The knowledge I have gained from SCORE has been a blessing both ways,” says Michelle. “Even as I sit in a webinar to help with EazyBreezy, the things I am learning, such as... Read more