See how we have helped small businesses in our community
SCORE has produced numerous Success Stories. These are businesses that have been tracked over time and have succeeded due largely to SCORE mentor involvement. Let’s develop a mentoring relationship for you and your business and create another Success Story.
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!
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Pour la Maison
SCORE helped Winifred right from the start, by suggesting a projection framework; working through various scenarios to see how they would affect budget; and providing links to... Read more
Edible Landscaping
Their mentor, Steve Cooper, helped them focus on the financial aspects of the business such as expenses, finding ways to save, keeping track of three-year averages, and what is... Read more
Peaceful Living Home Care
Eva's Restaurant
Jean Theory:
SCORE played an important role in helping Laura make Jean Theory: a reality. Laura contacted the Central Virginia Chapter and was paired with her mentor, Steve Cooper, before she... Read more
The Elderberry
A cause, and a dream we here at SCORE are happy to have a small hand in manifesting. Jan Wolfe worked closely with SCORE to bring The Elderberry to life, acknowledging that a huge... Read more
Coordinated Discovery Markets
Noah's Coordinated Discovery Markets is a billion dollar idea. It is a billion dollar idea both for the market creator and for the industries that would switch from their current... Read more
Specialty Housekeeping, Inc.
SCORE is proud to have helped Nancy get her business started, and to help her with her books. Learn More Read more
Sevenoaks Retreat Center
During the economic difficulties of the mid 2000s, attendance dropped, leading the managers of Sevenoaks to seek assistance from SCORE. After discussions with both staff and... Read more
BalletSchool
SCORE helped Atsuko with the decision-making process when she was first considering whether to buy the school. In the second year of business under Atsuko's ownership, SCORE again... Read more