You are not alone! Greater Hartford SCORE volunteer mentors have met many entrepreneurs in various stages of their business: pre-startup, start-up, in business.
Check out a few of our success stories below. Then ask us your own business questions!
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The Computer Company
SCORE is not just for start-ups! We've been in business almost 20 years, and we found them to be a very valuable resource! The Computer Company began as an IT solutions provider... Read more
Benware Automotive is on a Roll
We honestly could not have made this happen without SCORE. Charlie Peake was instantly on board and as excited as we were. He asked us great questions and challenged us to think... Read more
Apollonia Dental Keeps Smiling
SCORE have assisted the practice with their acquisition strategy and with their marketing strategies. Read more
A Fifth-Generation Farm Continues to Thrive
The strategic partnership between the USDA and SCORE has helped with estate planning, financial planning, and marketing. Read more
Replacement Lens Express is Still Going Strong
Score has helped me not only when I was in the early stages of my business but throughout my company's development. Specifically, they helped me to tackle some fundamental... Read more
BodySculpt Massage Clinic Can Dissolve Pain
My SCORE mentors have been a huge support to me as a new business owner. I began using their services in September and have been meeting with them twice a month ever since. They... Read more
Ron's Automotive Going Strong After 2 Years
I heard about Score while attending a Rotary Club event. I got engaged with them and quickly realized some benefits. Probably the biggest benefit was helping me minimizing risk.... Read more
Cutting Edge Behavioral Science Helps Medical Device Users Thrive
I engaged with Score and the help was invaluable in meeting the many challenges of starting a business. I also have received SBA assistance through counseling and technical... Read more
Simply IV Safety
Working directly with my SCORE mentor about 2 1/2 years ago, he gave me clear direction. He saw our vision, but put into perspective many topics that starting a company such as... Read more
Saratoga Partners LLC
Ross worked with various SCORE mentors to turn his vision into reality. Ross felt that this SCORE mentoring team provided a lot of value. He found the team to be insightful,... Read more
The Helpful Handyman, LLC
Someone mentioned that an organization called SCORE was running a workshop on starting your own business (Simple Steps For Starting A Business). I signed up, went to the session... Read more
Lisa Heller
In order to be successful in the music business, Lisa is working on a strong business strategy, good contacts and support. She knows that this industry requires great attention to... Read more