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Empanadas On the Go
Mendive went to SCORE to understand how to put a business together. Read more
The Art of LeGogh
Hunter attended a six-part local workshop on how to start a new business and kept going to workshops on everything from copyright law to using spreadsheets. Read more
Nantucket Spider
While they had a good product, neither Busch nor Jack had a business background. Read more
Electric Enjin
Ching felt the business was in a rut and he felt hopeless. He turned to SCORE for a second opinion on his business plan. Read more
The Undies Project
Volunteer mentor Brian Jarvis helped Langley and Delaflor take the first steps in launching The Undies Project and advised them to host their first drive. Read more
The Manners Group College Consulting
Business and market positioning totally redefined by SCORE. Successful in year 3. Read more
LLC B2B Services Business $500K Plus - ARGYLE Project Management LLC
Score presenter became a SCORE client and grew to success Read more
Internet Marketing Business $1 Million
President started as and remains a SCORE client, became a Counselor and a Workshop Series program director Read more
Successful Healthcare Services - DanielCare, LLC
SCORE client from start-up to well-established. Co-counseling implemented. Read more
Wings Unlimited, Inc.
Tara credits SCORE for helping her family’s business succeed. “The professional support from SCORE has been of great value as our business grows and evolves,” she says. Read more
My Tutor and Me
While doing start-up business research, Fred found information about SCORE, and the couple began face-to-face mentoring at their local chapter office in Norwalk, with mentor Ray Wo Read more