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CGL West LLC
SCORE, specifically my mentor Dr. Richer, helped me to determine next steps at a critical point. Ultimately, with guidance from my mentor, I decided that joining a brokerage was... 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. They also helped us identify areas of strength... Read more
LWD Better Bicycling
Gloria Reisman, my SCORE mentor, helped me to immediately focus on one aspect of my plans. After making that decision she helped connect me to a local resource that was perfect... 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. SCORE also helps me with information and resources to better understand my business... 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. She helped by being a... Read more
Madalynne Intimates
Flanigan’s SCORE mentor, Marcy Love Abloeser, helps her brainstorm, gives her an outside perspective, and asks the tough questions that help bring Flanigan’s ideas to fruition.... Read more
Creating Cozy Sanctuaries Anywhere
Reach objectives, plan for the future, launch the business. Read more
From Corporate to Startup
I needed some mentorship in marketing and sales. I did not really know where to start. Gary helped me tremendously by breaking down the process into smaller steps. He helped me... Read more
Mentoring Mentors
Ben Fisco has been a continual reminder of the importance of the "bottom line". He offers ideas and suggestions that are within my ability, keeps me focused and accountable, and... Read more
Overnight Success; 20 years later
Several ways!! He helped me to understand financial reports and financing. How credit works, how to get it, and what to use it for. He gave me confidence to move forward even when... Read more
REDCON Solutions Group (REDCON)
Our monthly meetings allow me to stay focused on the strategies we have developed. Having a clear set of valid and attainable goals has helped my business experience significant... 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... Read more