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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Advanced EEO Solutions
Meet Advanced EEO Solutions, LLC and a timely transition strategy! Frank’s recent Success Story is a great example. In this case, Garrison Birckett, who operates an EEO consulting... Read more
Nonprofit Organization Banks on Life-changing Initiatives for Success
Pamela originally came to SCORE in September 2019 for help with QuickBooks, an accounting software package. After the first meeting, Pamela decided to involve SCORE Mentor, Bill... Read more
Specialized Beauty Business Gives Back to the Community
Crystal Carmen met John Lippman, SCORE Mentor, in the Spring of 2015 when she was working on ‘Pink Stiletto Beauty’. In the early mentoring discussions, Crystal was thinking... Read more
Startup Engineer's Individual Attention into Delivering Uncompromising Customer Service
Since his introduction to SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties in March 2018, Mark has worked with a wide range of mentors, co-mentors, and subject matter experts. These SCORE... Read more
Nonprofit Dedicated to Helping Professionals Find Their Dream Job
Lynne began working with SCORE in 2013 after meeting Jerry Francis, SCORE Community Engagement Volunteer, at an event at Cabrini College in Radnor, Pennsylvania. She was so... Read more
Two Entrepreneurs Transform a Company to Put People First
With a smile, Chip recalls how SCORE mentoring provided the structure and discipline to conduct a business evaluation, using thorough analysis and patience. John Ralston helped... Read more
Dynamic Dental Solutions Fills Unmet Admin Needs for Dentists
“Pete and Jane have been phenomenal Mentors! They provided practical and valuable advice throughout the scaling of my business." Read more
Thom’s Jerky
Thom recognized that the business was not operating efficiently. For example, while sales were up, the business was still not profitable. He re-established contact with his SCORE... Read more