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Violets Are Blue Floral Design Success Story
Shea Bodyworks
Pearsall attended SCORE online workshops on social media, Facebook ads, trademark issues, and SEO for small businesses. “In each webinar, the presenter provided the attendees with... Read more
The Hot Room Indianapolis
First, SCORE mentor helped Kalgaonkar review her business plan — and challenged her with concerns and potential barriers. Kalgaonkar attended a business plan workshop and... Read more
Open for Service
Driver worked with SCORE mentors to discuss sustainability strategies for the Open for Service and determine appropriate marketing messaging to support the organization’s mission... Read more
L D Smith Plumbing
One option could be finding an existing plumbing business that is on the market with a shop. This acquisition would mean Lance must assure the L D Smith business philosophy - "... Read more
The Shield Shell
At this point, Dana contacted the local SCORE office with her ideas and her product and for help with establishing her business. The SCORE mentors, Alice Dial, Bill Slatin &... Read more
What To Do With An Idea? Make It A Reality With Help From SCORE!
I am fortunate to have several amazing SCORE mentors. I found Dana Connon on the SCORE website, sent her an email, and then set up an in-person meeting. Dana offered resources,... Read more
Building Business and Legacy
SCORE has helped me by defining the role to take in my business and how to work on my business instead of the day-to-day functions. They even recruited me to be a SCORE volunteer. Read more
From new business to Oregon Bride Magazine's Best Wedding Planner and All Around Vendor
Almost every year, we've been able to achieve our financial goals, our number of wedding goals, and our growth goals. Even though this past year has been incredibly rough on the... Read more