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SEIMITSU -“In the Loop”
Sam, like many small business owners was fully engaged in running Seimitsu. He had little time to take a broader view of where the business was going, where he wanted it to go,... 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. The success of our business is directly associated... 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. “SCORE constructively... 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... 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. She sought honest, critical input to ensure her business... 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. Currently, the company has a... 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... 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... 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... Read more
Dubberly's Seafood Savannah, Georgia
SCORE counselors worked with Dubberly's staff on the development of an applicable business plan and the preparation of the USDA grant application. On September 4, 2008, the... Read more