Success Stories

Donaldson worked with SCORE mentor Deborah Newkerk. Donaldson says Newkerk provided an excellent sounding board and helped Donaldson think through challenges. “Because Deborah... Read more

Rachel Bowers approached SCORE in 2014, seeking help in applying for a small business loan. She has now worked with SCORE mentor George Joiner, and others, on a myriad of... Read more

Ellis works with SCORE mentor Ron Roller, meeting with him at least once a week. Working with Roller, as well as attending SCORE workshops, has helped Ellis develop her business... Read more

Mariola sought mentoring from SCORE after a colleague suggested that he find a business mentor with restaurant-specific experience. He worked with Robert Earp, meeting with him... Read more

Ely sought mentoring from SCORE immediately after launching. SCORE mentor Emmett Richardson helped Ely institute effective HR policies, determine which clients were right for her... Read more

Kosharek was connected with her SCORE mentor, John Hepfler, after learning about SCORE at a Women’s Business Conference in Eau Claire, Wis. “I’ve gotten a lot of key advice from... Read more

Laura and Phil wanted to purchase Chip’s Wine and Beer from its previous owner during a time when banks weren’t giving out many small business loans. They worked diligently with... Read more

Tatro Majka has a comprehensive background in retail, but she needed help getting her business off the ground. Tatro Majka’s SCORE mentor, Charlie Johnson, helped guide her... Read more

Gray sought out SCORE to get feedback on his business plan and approach before opening. He worked with SCORE mentor David Hamblett, who he says, “did an amazing job of keeping me... Read more

Bollmus and Schlick say that SCORE mentor Jack Hill, “immediately provided an element of discipline that helped us stay on course, given that we both have families and careers.”... Read more

Liberto met SCORE mentor Steve Martin at a Straight Talk SCORE workshop. When Martin immediately addressed some of his planning and marketing questions, Liberto decided to seek... Read more

Morris worked with mentors Alice Nadin, Bob Grant and Peter Hart to learn foundational business processes and procedures. She says, “They gave me confidence to make necessary... Read more