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SEIMITSU -“In the Loop”
Sam, like many small business owners was fully engaged in running Seimitsu. Read more
Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center
FETC is now celebrating 11 years of serving our community. We now have an annual budget of over $200,000 and serve 150 children. Read more
Bluknowledge, LLC
Below are comments from Erika Tate, CEO of Bluknowledge, regarding the advice offered by SCORE through the various phases it its business growth. Read more
Comfort Keepers, LLC
Below are comments from the Stinsons regarding the advice SCORE has offered throughout the various phases of their business development. “SCORE challenged our sales plan projection Read more
Jill Johns International
While this wasn’t Johns’ first venture as a solopreneur, she wanted to make sure her business plan and vision were solid. Read more
BARKS Dog Daycare
It took several years of research and a focused business plan to secure the funding required for the company to commence operations in late 2011. Read more
Chic and Cheerful
Contacting SCORE was one of the best things I’ve done! I had bought the business about 8 mths prior. I had begun to feel somewhat overwhelmed and in need of help to regain my foo Read more
STUDIO GAP, LLC
SCORE counselors worked with Ginny on various administrative aspects of the business including several regulatory compliance matters, bookkeeping, tax planning and the efficient ut Read more
CREATIVE SPACE SPECIALIST
SCORE counselors worked with Jeff on many aspects of his expansion into Bluffton including marketing and the leasing of state of the art manufacturing equipment. Even after the su Read more