Marvin D., President Protech Motors:

....I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for your office and expertise. Mr. Cohen and Mr. Montlick were very instrumental in the success of my business. Their mentoring, guidance and fortitude helped me develop sales strategies and aggressive marketing campaigns, which led to insertions in major trade magazines. This is unheard of for a company as new as ours....

Cheryl C., owner, www.religiousrosaryjewelry.com:

"In August of 2007 I walked into the SCORE office in Boca Raton with one clear goal in mind. After being laid off three times,  I was determined not to put my ability.....into the hands of another company that was only interested in their bottom line! Hal Finkelstein was my assigned mentor and (he) has been invaluable to me. Without Hal's advice I would have made a mistake in buying (a certain) business. It took me over six months to come up with the right idea for my own small business. I thought I would have to pay thousands of dollars to have someone build my website. Never in a million years did I think I could become a webmaster by myself. Hal's help gave me the confidence....every detail was provided to me to come up with a site I am very proud of, and he has been able to assist me in EVERY area! I will continue to utilize SCORE'S free services as I grow my business, knowing I have an invaluable fleet of experts to advise me along the way. eCommerce made easy, what else can you ask for?"

Tim M., Promotion Rehabilitation:

...Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, and offering your advice and expertise for expanding my Physical Therapy House Call Service. Your recommendations were insightful and motivating. I found a boost of confidence and a more clear direction......

Jennifer S., eDealerSolutions.com:

....thank you for the time you spent with me. I believe.....SCORE resources will enable my company to grow enormously! You have already made a significant difference and I anticipate much more! I truly appreciate this.

Scott D., guidance@college-admissions101.com:

"When I first started with SCORE I knew absolutely nothing about starting my own business. After attending a couple of (SCORE) workshops and reading the Chapter's Startup Manual I was able to register my company name and acquire my occupational license. My advisors reviewed  my website, which led to many revisions and a clearer and more focused message.....I have been quite impressed by the time and availability that has been provided to me by my advising team. They have gone out of their way to send me information about my specific situation. They have completely altered my personal perspective on private consulting."

Tawnia K., Adorn Home Furnishings:

"My SCORE Counselors were great! Someone like me could have very easily been stopped early on,  but they helped make things understandable and were there for me every step of the way."  (Assisted by SCORE, Ms. King was able to receive an SBA-guaranteed loan, which enabled her to open her 3700 square foot design studio and showroom. Ms. King reports her first year in business has been successful) You can read more of Ms. King's story on the national website, www.score.org. Click on Success Stories, and find her business listed in the Archives, in the Retail listing.

Michelle V. and Tanya E., "Little Scoops":

What could be more fun for kids than a party that includes games, dancing, and making sundaes in a 1950s-style ice cream parlor? And what could be easier for parents than having somebody else handle the planning, set-up and cleaning? That's the vision the two women shared in early 2001. After just 5 years in business, they hosted hundreds of parties and opened nine additional locations!

As one of Entrepreneur Magazine's "Hot New Franchises for 2005", Lilltle Scoops is on its way to something big. And none of this would have happened, Michelle says, without the help of SCORE volunteer counselors.

"We have lots of female friends who have started their own businesses. We refer them all to SCORE", Michelle states. (You can read more of this exciting new venture at www.score.org. Click on Success Stories, then on Archives, and you will find the entire story in the Food & Entertainment listings). 

Carol D.,  "Condolences":

"After having gone over my Business Plan, thanks to SCORE, I realized that though my idea for "Condolences" is a worthy one, starting it as a one person show would not allow me to succeed........The emphasis SCORE put on the Business Plan gave me enlightenment I surely needed!!! Thank you for your guidance....you were sincere and very helpful and I appreciate it".

Peggy L.:

"I wanted to let you know how helpful Eric Mankuta was as a SCORE Counselor. I  got on the national website (www.score.org) (Ms. Lichter resides in Colorado), and Eric's name came up after I entered some keywords. He was extremely helpful - a wonderful mentor. After the first talk I was able to weed out some ideas and expand on others. After the second conversation I began to pursue an idea I am very excited about. I know I can contact Eric again when I need support, perspective, and input".

Fran S.,  "Pro logo, Inc."

I would like to thank Herb Douglas and Phil Miller for meeting with me....I truly appreciate their attention and valuable professional advice".

Orna M.,  "Orna Art Consulting":

"Our meeting today was beyond anything I had expected. Your kind words mean so much to me. I am ready to  work very hard to achieve financial independence, and look forward to your guidance and help."

Anne S., "Full Flavor Foods":

"Thank you for your help. Your advice and experience are very helpful. We are doing shows all over and getting awesome receptions. You (Counselors Bob Silverman and Leon Leidner) gave us ideas, and headed us in the right direction."

Susan F., "Excelon Associates (Business recruiter):

I wanted you to know how much I value the advice given to me. Thanks  again for having such a BIG service available for such a small company".

WE ASK OUR CLIENTS: "Would you recommend SCORE to others?" Here are some typical answers:

1. "I have already....I am so impressed and very thankful".
2. "Yes, it is a great program....I learned a lot from your website".
3. "100%, no 200%! It is great!"
4. "Yes....because I feel like family!".
5. "Yes, you are a well kept secret".
6. "Yes, extremely informative, easy-going and personable".
7. "Yes, very helpful with pointing out weaknesses".
8. "Yes, definitely, if I know they are serious hard workers".
9. " Of course! SCORE is a fantastic resource".
10. "Yes, the experience is invaluable".
11. "Yes, it was eye-opening! I'm more motivated than ever".
12. "Definitely! And I have, to dozens of people".
13. "I would highly recommend to anyone trying to improve their business".
14. "Absolutely! (Not to our competition)! Very professional".