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Event Horizon VR
Bakaleynik’s SCORE mentors advised him against his initial idea of creating a VR arcade, which was risky in an untested industry and would have required a huge investment. Read more
Tricia Parker Communications
Parker turned to SCORE when she wanted a second opinion on her brand positioning and her website. Read more
The Voice Lab
“I sought help from SCORE because I saw it as an opportunity to learn from someone for whom my daily struggles were easy to organize and maneuver,” Hearns says. Read more
Preparture
Determining capital sources and creative resources were early challenges for Ero. “Through prayer and extensive research, those challenges were alleviated,” he says. Read more
Xenos Media Group
Marge listened and evaluated, and then worked with Antony to strategize and determine action steps for starting and growing his business, which included concept definition, global Read more
Ying’s Kitchen
Those counselors worked with Ying on the management of in-store demonstrations, customer relations, quality control, advertising, on-going sales, promotional opportunities, and est Read more
D & Z Funeral Escort Service
With Jack’s mentoring, Earnestine was soon able to establish an association with two funeral directors, and in July 2011 escorted her first funeral procession. Read more
Sausage Maker Serves Hot Samples, Gets SBA Loan
King arrived at the appointment with hot samples of his Cajun and Jamaican sausages. Read more
Cary's Footwear; Fine Men's Shoes
“SCORE gave me the confidence to go forward with plans for my own business,” Millstein said. Read more
SCORE Provides Sound Advice to Vagabond Audio
When Drew and Rise decided it was time to open their own studio, the first thing Rise did was attend each of SCORE’s “Certificate of Achievement” workshops which cover insurance an Read more