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Aztech Sciences Incorporated
Persad and Higuera worked with SCORE mentor Geoffrey Clain. Persad says, “We were impressed with their ability to provide a methodical approach and guide us through the process,”... Read more
Mermaid Butter
SCORE mentor Pamela Kaur has helped Schol with every aspect of setting up her business, from choosing the right corporate structure to filing the necessary paperwork with the IRS... Read more
Best Comics
Maletta’s mentor, Lenny Buchholtz, suggested that he use social media as a low-cost way to promote his business. Based on those meetings, says Maletta, “I changed the marketing... Read more
Advanced Egress Solutions Inc.
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
It Is All Downhill From Here
My SCORE mentor(s) helped me draft a business plan. They also reviewed all of the documentation I was required to complete in order to begin working independently. Finally, they... Read more
REDCON Solutions Group (REDCON)
Our monthly meetings allow me to stay focused on the strategies we have developed. Having a clear set of valid and attainable goals has helped my business experience significant... Read more
Providing Direction and the Confidence to Help Entrepreneurs Grow
As small business owners of a daycare and educational center for nearly 25 years, we have utilized SCORE throughout the many “seasons” of owning and operating a small business... Read more
Advanced Behavior Treatment
SCORE has opened our eyes to the benefits of going into a partnership and educated us on reasons many partnerships succeed or fail. They also helped us identify areas of strength... Read more
Back From Extinction After 40 years!
I attended all the SCORE workshops in 1993 when I invented the Sandbagger. They were very helpful with getting a small women-owned business loan. My current mentor has been... Read more
Converting One's Passion into a Full Time Job!
I have used multiple SCORE eGuides and articles to help gain a better understanding of what is needed to have a healthy Profit & Loss Statement, as well as establish a clear... Read more