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Philadelphia Integrative Medicine
While Tetlow was trained in multiple modes of care by the time she started her clinic, she didn’t have any formal business training. Read more
HomeGrown Tours MVI
Borza developed her business plan with SCORE mentor Mike Adell, who she calls “the mentor that got right down to business. Read more
Haines Security Solutions, LLC
During the budget sequestration, Haines went to a SCORE workshop where he says he was asked questions about his business that he had never thought about before. Read more
Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc.
Sonja and Brandon came to SCORE for help in 2016 when they found that, despite having revenues of around $300,000, the business was losing money. Read more
Mermaid Butter
SCORE mentor Pamela Kaur has helped Schol with every aspect of setting up her business, from choosing the right corporate structure to filing the necessary paperwork with the IRS a Read more
Borderless European Market
It was evident to Bogdanovych and Klitchyk that Borderless European Market would fill a need in Austin. Nonetheless, the pair needed expert guidance to get their business up and ru Read more
Hart Physical Therapy
Hart worked with SCORE mentor Jim Dallet who encouraged her to start thinking and acting like a business professional in every sense. Read more
Alliance for Positive Change (Alliance)
In 2010 the impacts of the economic recession presented Duke and Alliance with new, unfamiliar challenges. Read more
Vera's Art
With no background in business or sales, Smith knew she would need some guidance. Read more