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Lookie Loops
Chenot says: “SCORE has given me inspiration to pursue big goals! Whether it’s through a workshop, webinar, one-on-one mentoring I have felt encouraged and supported along the way... Read more
GrowthSpurts Child Development Facility, LLC
Although Boswell has an extensive background in childcare, she needed guidance and support when it came to business operations. Boswell’s mentors - Carol Kerwin, Don Schlotterbeck... Read more
Cadence Insoles
“Sometimes we had questions that we couldn’t get answers for, no matter how many Google searches we did,” Hinds recalls. “We needed advice from real people with real experiences... Read more
Zero to Hero Nutrition
McKiernan explains that perception was a big obstacle when she was first starting her practice. People would ask why she was going to open an office when she didn’t have any... Read more
SLO Fresh Catch
SLO Fresh Catch's Margie Hurd - "I was a fumbling, frantic new business owner when a customer said, “Call SCORE, they can help you. An English major by education, I was... Read more
Doc Burnsteins
Doc Burnstein’s Greg Steinberger - “SCORE guided us as I opened my doors in 2003 and again as I expanded. The value of these experienced mentors is priceless”. Doc Burnstein’s... Read more
Accurate Welding & Manufacturing
Accurate Welding & Manufacturing's Scott and Ann Crutcher - “Your expertise and willingness to share it is very helpful to us. We now have a much clearer idea what exactly we... Read more
Inner Light Interior Design
Inner Light Interior Design's Erica Gomez - “My counselors were pleasant and supportive, their mention that I am well organized, I have carried with me as a strength. As a small... Read more
Beach 'n Yogurt
Beach ‘N’ Yogurt's Ed Mulder - “I think what SCORE is doing is a great community service to all small businesses and entrepreneurs, this is what keeps America strong. I cannot... Read more
MZR Fitness
MZR Fitness's Mike Robinson - “SCORE has been a tremendous help for starting and growing my business. With some of the most educated and experienced individuals on board at SCORE... Read more
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