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FLAHERTY, INC.—Helping to Save a Business

Bess & Loie—A Fashionista’s Dream Come True

Allyson’s biggest challenge was juggling all the jobs in a retail establishment. She says she needed the “one-on-one accountability” from SCORE. Read more

Allyson Holleb

Bess & Loie

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A Unique Idea Made Successful: Complete Home Inventory

However, Robyn needed help in developing a sales and marketing plan for her business, so she contacted SCORE and received the expert counseling of Earl Schraiberg. Read more

Robyn Howard

Complete Home Inventory

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WrapPing

But Ping realized that she needed help in developing her business. She had heard of SCORE in 2007 and decided to seek its assistance. Read more

Ping Wu

Ping Wu Design Studio

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BABIES ONLY CHICAGO

Laura recognized that starting a business is a daunting experience. Although she had the knowledge and vision to make her business grow, she needed someone to listen and critique Read more

Laura Bangart

RN, Babies Only Chicago

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Sick Gear - Creating a successful business out of a novel vision

In order to realize his vision, Jim needed the help of experienced business counselors to advise and guide him through the process of initiating and developing his concept. Read more

Sick Gear

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Lake Mountain LTD—Helping to Develop Techniques for Success

Maryjane and Tom sought SCORE’s assistance in improving their presentation techniques and in marketing their services. Their SCORE counselor has been Esh Noojibail. Read more

Maryjane Osa & Thomas Durkin

Lake Mountain LTD

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Patisserie 46—The Sweet Taste of Success

Although John knew the pastry business, he nevertheless felt that he needed the help of an experienced business consultant in developing a successful business plan. Read more

John Kraus

Patisserie 46

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ChillinJoy—From a chilling idea to a hot business

That was the birth of ChillinJoy, and that’s when they came to SCORE for advice in getting their business off the ground. Read more

Christopher and Christin Poterek

ChillinJoy

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Theresa Carter of The Local Tourist – SCORE Chicago Success Story

The Local Tourist’s success is owed in large part to the advice and assistance of SCORE counselor Peg Corwin, who worked with Theresa in many ways to make her business productive a Read more

Theresa Carter

The Local Tourist, LLC

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SCORE Chicago Success Story – Jason Johnson of Tucan Clothing

To-date, Túcan Clothing has sold nearly 100 shirts. Jason and Marge continue to work together to increase sales and determine market strategy for the Túcan line. Túcan Clothing can Read more

Jason Johnson

Túcan