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CareWorks Health Services
When Dang came to SCORE, she was struggling with isolation, stress, and burnout. Read more
ViArch Integrated Solutions, Inc.
Dog is Good
The Kurtz’s attended several workshops at the local Orange County chapter of SCORE. After attending one such seminar by SCORE mentor Tom Patty called “Marketing Without Money,” th Read more
Constitution Quest
"We have built our small business with tons of blood, sweat and tears," the Barrets recall. "It’s been nice to have listening ears and a guiding hand along the way. Read more
The Iron Butterfly
Mentor Tom Patty focused on helping and inspiring the public speaking side of Annemarie’s business while mentor Bette Otte mentored the CSR side. Read more
My Story, Inc.
With experience in mainly creative settings, Oldham needed guidance from someone who had the business expertise and experience she lacked. Read more
Roots Only
One of Bob’s suggestions to help Roots Only was to seal their boxes with fluorescent pink tape to help with recognition in the stock room. Now their products wouldn’t get lost. Read more
Splashgear
Shereen has attended several low-cost SCORE workshops. “I have no background in business—I’m actually a scientist,” she says. “These seminars are incredible. Read more
Center for Peak Performance
John learned about SCORE through the Internet and his local Chamber of Commerce. “I chose SCORE because of its highly successful people who are mentoring business owners. Read more
Wildflower Linen
Young remembered hearing about SCORE several years earlier during the launch of another business venture, and decided to give them a call. Read more