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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
Mentoring Mentors
Ben Fisco has been a continual reminder of the importance of the "bottom line". He offers ideas and suggestions that are within my ability, keeps me focused and accountable, and... Read more
Advancing a New Reality in Healthcare
Remote SCORE Mentoring a Huge Success
Michael Siegel, from the Savannah SCORE chapter, has been an invaluable part of my success. I was connected with him through the SCORE website mostly because of his work in the... Read more