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MyDPCdoc Family Medicine
SCORE mentor Michael Lewis helped Dr. Crall with his business plan, goals, and marketing approach. Lewis also assisted Crall in securing the funding needed to maintain his... Read more

The Decker Group
“We were at a place where we needed to determine if we were building a business or maintaining a lifestyle business,” Sara says. “We needed to have a third party work with the... Read more

Richard Davis Art
Client is an excellent artist and commercial illustrator. He is severly handicapped and unable to be employed outside his home. Employers refused to hire because client was... Read more

Premier Hospitality Sourcing
Richard Bonnet has supported us from the very first day. From providing us with valuable insight with purchasing an existing business to starting one from scratch. He evaluated... Read more

Treehouse Village Early Learning Center
Our consulting firm wanted to open its own Early Childhood Center. With over 25 years combined experience, we had a solid business plan, budget, and the space we wanted to start... Read more

Wellness & Workout, LLC
Since meeting with my SCORE mentor, Ned Dietz, and implementing his ideas, I have increased my business by gaining new clients, thus increasing income. Read more

RN Cancer Guides
RN Cancer Guides (RNCG) was founded to assist cancer patients and their caregivers navigate through all the complex financial, medical, and emotional barriers of a cancer... Read more

Dunkin' Donuts
SCORE's mentor, Hap Fairman, helped secure financing by streamlining our business plan and introducing us to bankers. Without Hap's introductions, guidance, and support, we might... Read more

United Underwriters of Tampa
As a result of working with 2 fantastic SCORE advisors, I was able to obtain a loan through the Pasco Economic Development Council (PEDC). With the funds, I have had a new web... Read more

Coastal Cremations, Inc.
I had never even had a lemonade stand... that's how much business knowledge I had. My SCORE mentor told me about so many things that I did not even know about like worker's comp... Read more

Oasis Coffee Spot
SCORE was involved from the early planning through its opening and operations. So far, over fifty mentoring sessions have been conducted involving business plan development, cost... Read more