See how we have helped small businesses in our community
SCORE has produced numerous Success Stories. These are businesses that have been tracked over time and have succeeded due largely to SCORE mentor involvement. Let’s develop a mentoring relationship for you and your business and create another Success Story.
Browse through these SCORE mentoring success stories to learn more about the small businesses we've helped. Use the filters below to browse stories by business topic, entrepreneur type, business stage, or industry. Once you've learned how we've helped others, sign up for your mentor today.
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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
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
It's not just a Gadget; it's a Solution
SCORE mentor Bob Meehan worked with Colton and Grillight to scale up. “I could talk with Bob about supply chain issues, overseas importing and distribution. Since Bob’s business... Read more