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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. Read more

Dr. Nancy Bell

Owner, Education and Testing Solutions

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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. Read more

Grace Newland

Owner, Mitla Tortilleria

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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, a Read more

Alicia Lopez Floyd and Tristan Floyd

Floyd Fence Company

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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. Read more

Peter Kinslow

Owner, Yeast - Everything Homebrew

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Pristine Reflections

Mentors Rick Norman and Fern White helped Pristine Reflections determine marketing strategies. Read more

Michael and Amber Miller

Owners, Pristine Reflections

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Wonder Works Soars With Advice From SCORE Mentor

East Cooper Community Outreach

Rev. Read more

James A. Carter

East Cooper Community Outreach

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Back In Motion Sport & Spine Physical Therapy

Gray sought out SCORE to get feedback on his business plan and approach before opening. Read more

Dr. Scott Gray

Back In Motion Sport & Spine Physical Therapy

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Napkin Innovations, LLC

Bollmus and Schlick say that SCORE mentor Jack Hill, “immediately provided an element of discipline that helped us stay on course, given that we both have families and careers.” Th Read more

Matthias Bollmus and John Schlick

Napkin Innovations, LLC

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