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Education and Testing Solutions
Bell had basic business knowledge due to her nonprofit management experience, but she realized she needed additional support to ensure her new business venture would succeed. She... Read more
Mitla Tortilleria
Newland says, “I have expanded my wholesale business and increased income after confirming my pricing strategy with Michael and gaining more confidence in sales outreach. He... Read more
Floyd Fence Company
SCORE mentor Joseph Conti advised the husband and wife duo on many facets of business ownership including accounting, advertising, business plan development, obtaining financing,... Read more
Yeast - Everything Homebrew
Kinslow had experience with business development, planning and proposal writing in his previous career, so he knew the value of a solid business plan. He turned to SCORE “to see... Read more
Pristine Reflections
Mentors Rick Norman and Fern White helped Pristine Reflections determine marketing strategies. White focused on online marketing, SEO, and website development, while Norman helped... Read more
East Cooper Community Outreach
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
Mentoring Mentors
Ben Fisco has been a continual reminder of the importance of the "bottom line". He offers ideas and suggestions that are within my ability, keeps me focused and accountable, and... Read more
Advancing a New Reality in Healthcare
As a start-up, our initial goals were three-fold. 1) Refine our company and product positioning 2) Create a business plan in order to acquire outside funding, and 3) Establish an... Read more
Remote SCORE Mentoring a Huge Success
Michael Siegel, from the Savannah SCORE chapter, has been an invaluable part of my success. I was connected with him through the SCORE website mostly because of his work in the... Read more
Overnight Success; 20 years later
Several ways!! He helped me to understand financial reports and financing. How credit works, how to get it, and what to use it for. He gave me confidence to move forward even when... Read more