See how we have helped small businesses in our community
SCORE has produced numerous Success Stories. These are businesses that have been tracked over time and have succeeded due largely to SCORE mentor involvement. Let’s develop a mentoring relationship for you and your business and create another Success Story.
Browse through these SCORE mentoring success stories to learn more about the small businesses we've helped. Use the filters below to browse stories by business topic, entrepreneur type, business stage, or industry. Once you've learned how we've helped others, sign up for your mentor today.
Have you found success in your business with the help of a SCORE mentor? Submit your success story to share on SCORE.org. Your company may be profiled in SCORE national marketing and press that can reach millions of people. We're excited to spread the word about your story!
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Current Projects
A Conversation with Shana McCaw and Brent Budsberg, founders and directors of Current Projects How was Current Project founded? Brent: We met originally collaborating with a... Read more
Milwaukee CBD Business Thrives with Startup Assistance from SCORE Mentors
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From Stressed to Success
SCORE Madison mentor Gregg Schieve has answered all of our questions and has helped us be confident in our decisions. He often points us in the right direction and has helped us... Read more
Providing Direction and the Confidence to Help Entrepreneurs Grow
As small business owners of a daycare and educational center for nearly 25 years, we have utilized SCORE throughout the many “seasons” of owning and operating a small business... Read more
Napkin Innovations, LLC
Bollmus and Schlick say that SCORE mentor Jack Hill, “immediately provided an element of discipline that helped us stay on course, given that we both have families and careers.”... Read more
More than Putting Up Christmas Lights
As she was completing her business plan, Katie called SCORE and found SCORE Mentor David Maaske. She stated, “His review of the business plan was reassuring and encouraging and... Read more
Melissa Palfery Finds Opportunity in Sharing Her Organization Skills with Individuals and Businesses
As part of the preparation for starting her own business, Melissa attended the SCORE Business Planning Bootcamp to enable her to create a roadmap to success. Of the several... Read more
Innovative Mind Propels Former Sheet Metalworker
Steven and his SCORE mentor, John have an enduring relationship based on trust. As Steven explains, “It is priceless having a skilled professional who I can talk to... Read more
Barb’s Interior Design Inc. – SCORE Success Story
SCORE was the major force in helping Barb Brinkmann start her Interior Design business. The combination of personal counseling and the SCORE Workshop. For 23 years she loved her... Read more
SCORE Helps Entrepreneur Focus Her Vision
“If it were not for the SCORE workshops I probably would not be doing this,” said Cindy Seemann owner of Design Vision Optical . “It solidified my vision. I wrote LOTS of business... Read more
The Skys the Limit when you know the SCORE
How did a tunnel worker turned cardiac nurse turned entrepreneur learn the ins and outs of business? “I did what I would advise anyone in the same position to do - I used the... Read more
Enterforce Success Builds on Strong Foundation
Asked if the current picture is one she had envisioned ten years ago when she started on this journey, Marie noted that she had not developed a specific 10-year-goal but she had... Read more