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.
Have you found success in your business with the help of a SCORE mentor? Submit your success story to share on SCORE.org. Your company may be profiled in SCORE national marketing and press that can reach millions of people. We're excited to spread the word about your story!
- Business Plans/Startup Assistance (310) Apply Business Plans/Startup Assistance filter
- Strategy & Planning (288) Apply Strategy & Planning filter
- Marketing, Public Relations & Sales (145) Apply Marketing, Public Relations & Sales filter
- Accounting & Cash Flow (130) Apply Accounting & Cash Flow filter
- Operations (83) Apply Operations filter
- Financing/Capital (53) Apply Financing/Capital filter
- Human Resources (30) Apply Human Resources filter
- Legal Issues (30) Apply Legal Issues filter
- Buying or Selling a Business (20) Apply Buying or Selling a Business filter
- Customer Relations (20) Apply Customer Relations filter
- Technology (20) Apply Technology filter
- Franchising (13) Apply Franchising filter
- Tax Planning (11) Apply Tax Planning filter
- Product Development & Manufacturing (8) Apply Product Development & Manufacturing filter
- Government Regulations & Contracting (2) Apply Government Regulations & Contracting filter
- Non-Profit (1) Apply Non-Profit filter
- Other (1) Apply Other filter
- Women Entrepreneurs (287) Apply Women Entrepreneurs filter
- Black Entrepreneurs (22) Apply Black Entrepreneurs filter
- Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs (22) Apply Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs filter
- Young Entrepreneurs (18) Apply Young Entrepreneurs filter
- Rural Entrepreneurs (17) Apply Rural Entrepreneurs filter
- Veteran Entrepreneurs (13) Apply Veteran Entrepreneurs filter
- Hispanic Entrepreneurs (5) Apply Hispanic Entrepreneurs filter
- Solopreneur/Freelancer (4) Apply Solopreneur/Freelancer filter
- Retail & Wholesale Trade (137) Apply Retail & Wholesale Trade filter
- Professional & Business Services (111) Apply Professional & Business Services filter
- Home or Personal Maintenance Services (81) Apply Home or Personal Maintenance Services filter
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (65) Apply Arts, Entertainment & Recreation filter
- Accommodation & Food Services (63) Apply Accommodation & Food Services filter
- Health Care & Social Assistance (53) Apply Health Care & Social Assistance filter
- Manufacturing & Industrial (38) Apply Manufacturing & Industrial filter
- Agriculture, Farming, Fishing & Hunting (22) Apply Agriculture, Farming, Fishing & Hunting filter
- Technical & Scientific Services (21) Apply Technical & Scientific Services filter
- Transportation & Warehousing (7) Apply Transportation & Warehousing filter
- Other Services (except public admin.) (4) Apply Other Services (except public admin.) filter
- Banking, Finance & Insurance (3) Apply Banking, Finance & Insurance filter
- Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (3) Apply Real Estate, Rental & Leasing filter
- Manufacturing (2) Apply Manufacturing filter
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2) Apply Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services filter
- Administrative, Support, & Waste Management (1) Apply Administrative, Support, & Waste Management filter
- Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1) Apply Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation filter
- Construction (1) Apply Construction filter
- Educational Services (1) Apply Educational Services filter
- Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations (1) Apply Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations filter
End Kids Cancer
The premise of SCORE - having individuals with massive amounts of experience offering to help--is a foolish thing to not take advantage of. The individuals I worked with have... Read more
Sloco Massage + Wellness Spa
SCORE helped me learn to value myself and my business. As a massage therapist, it is an ongoing struggle because you want to share your work and make it accessible to as many as... Read more
Green Clean Machine
I contacted SCORE to gain wisdom and guidance from people who have been through the ups and downs of businesses. I wanted to know what it was like to have a business from... Read more
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