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Organic Garden—A Successful Business Taking Root
Suzanne needed help in developing a business plan and understanding the financials of running a business. She sought help from SCORE and obtained the assistance of volunteer... Read more
Hospital Companions--Turning A Sad Experience Into Business Success
Despite their enthusiasm and determination, Kathleen and Cheryl realized that they needed business counseling to solve the myriad problems that would be encountered. With the help... Read more
Koru Street—Importing a Successful Business
She came to SCORE to find out what was necessary in order to start an import business. Her counselor, Marge Schneider, worked with her over several sessions to establish a... Read more
Compass Eye Care—A Vision for Success
Dr. Licup needed a business plan to enable him to obtain a bank loan and to guide his growing practice. To accomplish this, he came to SCORE for assistance and received the advice... Read more
Brown Eyed Suzan’s Cookies—From Hobby to Successful Business
Without any experience in starting a business, Suzan sought SCORE’s help and began to work with SCORE counselor Marge Schneider to develop her business concept and to learn the... Read more
Ticche & Bea—Turning a hobby into a successful business
Being new to the world of business, Mary sought the expertise of SCORE and was counseled by SCORE counselor Dan Pollack. Dan helped Mary to analyze her customer base to determine... Read more
“The Modupe Art Gallery”—An artist’s dream realized
When Modupe Sodamade came to SCORE for advice, her desire was to plan a marketing strategy to sell her artwork. With the advice of her SCORE counselor, Marge Schneider, Modupe... Read more
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. Mitch “helped me get through the... Read more
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. Earl advised... Read more
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