Orange County Small Business Success Stories

Laroche first connected with SCORE through a networking event that, a few weeks later, helped her land her first client. “The workshops have been helpful and the guidance and... Read more

Sanchez sought mentoring just as he was growing out of his home office. He wanted someone who could help him lay the framework for his business and broaden his clientele. SCORE... Read more

McKinney connected with a mentor in Desserts Out The Jar And More’s early days, seeking validation for her business idea. “I sought a SCORE mentor because I was unsure of how to... Read more

Between 2009 and 2013, 100 percent of Advocations’ revenue was from one client. Because the company’s revenues were growing, Haaser didn’t see any issues with this particular... Read more

According to Lu, Grunat has not only helped to address her specific business questions but has also generally instilled Lu with an improved business mindset. “Based on discussions... Read more

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Evans sought mentoring from SCORE because he wanted someone who had been in his shoes to guide him through small business obstacles. He attended several online workshops on... Read more

Grillo knew she would want guidance to navigate the process of expanding her business and its production capabilities. She first learned about SCORE through a continuing education... Read more

Weighted products have traditionally been made by hand, and sewn-weighted products didn’t fit standard manufacturing techniques. CapeAble was forced to modify its product designs... Read more

Westerman sought out SCORE’s guidance during his due-diligence period researching franchising opportunities, where volunteer mentors Richard Rose and Len Briskman offered their... Read more

“I sought help from SCORE because I saw it as an opportunity to learn from someone for whom my daily struggles were easy to organize and maneuver,” Hearns says. She knew she... Read more

Iyo attended a social media marketing workshop hosted by SCORE, which helped him align his business development goals with a short and long-term social media marketing strategy.... Read more