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.
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OFD Consulting
Ely sought mentoring from SCORE immediately after launching. SCORE mentor Emmett Richardson helped Ely institute effective HR policies, determine which clients were right for her... Read more
AR’s Hot Southern Honey
Russell first came to SCORE when he competed in SCOREcard, a business model canvas competition in Richmond, Virginia. SCORE mentors John Anderson and Fred Thompson helped him ... Read more
L.O.C.A.L. S.T.E.W. U.
The Connells sought SCORE mentoring as they moved their school from rural Virginia to Richmond. SCORE mentor Glen Sink helped familiarize them with the business landscape of their... Read more
Nacho Mama’s
“I have customers and other people interested in owning their own business ask me how to get started,” Raul says. “I always tell them to contact SCORE, and go to a SCORE seminar.... Read more
More Than Moving
Susan & Roy express their appreciation for the assistance provided by Richmond SCORE and recommend the free service to any small business owner or would-be entrepreneur. Read more
Dabney Properties LLC Finds Success With SCORE
“Hank Farrell has proven to be a real friend. I have always felt like I could pick up the phone and Hank would be willing to meet with me at a moments notice. Dabney properties is... Read more
O'Brien Financial Planning
When I was first starting out, as many entrepreneurs know, it was pretty lonely. I didn’t have much business, so I had time to plan the business, but also time to worry about the... Read more
From PhD to Genealogist
Richard, my mentor, has always believed in me. Even at moments of greatest difficulty, he always believed in my abilities, my capability to learn what I need, and my vision for... Read more