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.
Have you found success in your business with the help of a SCORE mentor? Submit your success story to share on SCORE.org. Your company may be profiled in SCORE national marketing and press that can reach millions of people. We're excited to spread the word about your story!
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Inspired Style Company, Salon & Boutique
According to Bohm, a former loan officer, "I heard about SCORE from my days in banking. I had attended local workshops on various topics and knew that their mission was to help... Read more
Moonlighting at PIA
"SCORE is a friendly atmosphere, very non-threating and offers fantastic advice for anyone who wants to start a business.They helped us with our marketing plan to really promote... Read more
Look! It's My Book!
Janet said, “SCORE Peoria was very helpful. Without their help, I believe that Look. It’s My Book! would have not been able to grow the number of students and District 150 schools... Read more
Adore Bridal & Specialty
Janice said, “SCORE Peoria is the #1 place to start if you are thinking about starting a business. The mentors helped me evolve my concept into a business plan and then into a... Read more
Scooper Heros
But she had never started a new business before and knew she needed help. SCORE Peoria assigned three mentors, each with different skills and backgrounds, to help her with the... Read more
Grayboy Motorsports
Sherry said, “I am very grateful to SCORE Peoria and the mentors who helped me. I felt overwhelmed and alone as I was struggling to do this by myself. When SCORE Peoria got... Read more
Threads, Hope & Love
Cindy said, “SCORE Peoria really helped us with this challenge. Using SCORE’s tools, and with the help of two SCORE mentors, we were able to develop a marketing plan for raising... Read more
IT 360, Inc.
“Much of the progress and success that IT360 has achieved to date can be closely attributed to the relationship and guidance that we received years ago through our SCORE... Read more
Web Services, Inc.
“I would encourage anyone to try some counseling from SCORE mentors. No one knows everything and, if you can receive free, valuable advice for your business, go for it! SCORE’s... Read more
Zinger Zanger, Inc.
Robin said, “I am a very visual person. The thought of completing 28 pages of words and numbers to think through my business was very unattractive, even repugnant. So I followed a... Read more
The Kern Group
R. Scott Kern, CET, CHS, Managing Partner, said, “We are very pleased with the help we received from SCORE Peoria. Their work with us in 2003-2006 set us on the right path with... 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