See how we have helped small businesses in our community
These are businesses that have been tracked over time and have succeeded due in large part to SCORE counselor involvement. Let’s develop a counseling relationship for you and your business and create another Success Story.
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Cal Coast Orchids
The origin of Cal Coast Orchids was more than a dream — it was embracing a legacy. Born and raised in the Netherlands, company co-founder and head grower Bas van Eijk spent his... Read more
Vai Athletica
Vai Athletica is a Sports Wear company born right here on the Central Coast. We specialize in implementing functionality into every unique piece we create. We collaborated with a... Read more
Kathryn’s Kuisine
My mentors encouraged me and directed me to specific areas of focus. They supplied a sample Profit & Loss spreadsheet and other tools (I still use today). I attended workshops... Read more
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