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Chip’s Wine and Beer Market
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. Read more
Advanced Behavior Treatment
SCORE has opened our eyes to the benefits of going into a partnership and educated us on reasons many partnerships succeed or fail. Read more
Back From Extinction After 40 years!
I attended all the SCORE workshops in 1993 when I invented the Sandbagger. They were very helpful with getting a small women-owned business loan. Read more
Converting One's Passion into a Full Time Job!
I have used multiple SCORE eGuides and articles to help gain a better understanding of what is needed to have a healthy Profit & Loss Statement, as well as establish a clear vi Read more
Ursula's About Phace Rittenhouse Studio
SCORE has helped me in the most profound way by introducing me to my mentor Mr. Mark Maguire. Read more
Elwood Restaurant
My SCORE mentor, Carol Heiberger, asked me hard questions, provided feedback based on her business knowledge and experience, and offered moral support. Read more
Occupational Services Grows With the Help of SCORE
Our mentor has been there since day one. Answering any and all questions that needed attention. Read more
Beating Cancer Inspires SCORE Client to Help Others
SCORE mentor Mrs. Jeanine Banks (Boca Chapter) has been an inspiration in assisting me with structuring the foundation. Read more
When Seconds Matter
My mentor's ideas have led me down paths I would have never thought of. She has truly helped build this business into what it is today. Read more
SCORE Made My Dreams a Reality!
My SCORE mentor, Paul McCarthy, has played a fundamental role in the success of my business. Read more
WARD AQUAFARMS
Dan admitted that he was outside his area of expertise when it came to securing funds. Dennis started by helping Dan connect with aquaculture investors in Southeast Massachusetts. Read more