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Blink Eyewear
"I knew a lot about glasses," Dockter says, "I didn't know about the business side of it." After a friend recommended SCORE, Dockter attended a startup workshop and teamed up with... 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
Ursula's About Phace Rittenhouse Studio
SCORE has helped me in the most profound way by introducing me to my mentor Mr. Mark Maguire. SCORE also helps me with information and resources to better understand my business... Read more
Elwood Restaurant
My SCORE mentor, Carol Heiberger, asked me hard questions, provided feedback based on her business knowledge and experience, and offered moral support. She helped by being a... Read more
Occupational Services Grows With the Help of SCORE
Our mentor has been there since day one. Answering any and all questions that needed attention. Having a wealth of knowledge a call or click away has provided me with knowledge... Read more
Beating Cancer Inspires SCORE Client to Help Others
SCORE mentor Mrs. Jeanine Banks (Boca Chapter) has been an inspiration in assisting me with structuring the foundation. She has provided so many resources to help take the... Read more
When Seconds Matter
My mentor's ideas have led me down paths I would have never thought of. She has truly helped build this business into what it is today. Read more
SCORE Made My Dreams a Reality!
My SCORE mentor, Paul McCarthy, has played a fundamental role in the success of my business. Being a startup business owner can be exceptionally overwhelming and lonesome at times... Read more
WARD AQUAFARMS
Dan admitted that he was outside his area of expertise when it came to securing funds. Dennis started by helping Dan connect with aquaculture investors in Southeast Massachusetts... Read more