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Anakh Leadership Coaching LLC
I really appreciate the energy at my local SCORE chapter. The individuals involved with SCORE are passionate about small business and achieving success. Read more
All Seasons Coffeehouse
Guided me with future plans. Helped me get my financials in check, was supported 100% by check-ins and emails. Read more
Whistler's Knoll Vineyard
The Boetchers were nearing retirement and looking for a project to help them stay busy. Read more
Appleton Tutoring Services, LLC
Hamid visited SCORE for help with some of the basics and developed a business model canvas. He then settled on a niche - hiring the highest educated (his staff holds MBAs and PHDs) Read more
T’s Divine Sweets & More, LLC
Jackson developed her business plan with help from SCORE Mid-Shore chapter chair John C. Franke and SCORE mentor George Howie. Read more
LYFE Recovery Services
SCORE mentors John Strom and Sam Schall helped Payne write a successful business plan and set clear goals for growth. Read more
Briva Health
When she participated in a local SCORE workshop, Guled says she was “very impressed with the material covered at the training and the expertise of the mentors.” She thereafter requ Read more
Alaska Perfect Peony
Shoultz works with SCORE mentor Bryan Zak, who she has consulted with about potentially exporting her peonies. Read more
Friends Interpreting Services
Friends worked with SCORE mentor Nathan Idio, who she met with through video conference calls using a remote ASL interpreter. Read more