See how we have helped small businesses in our community
The SCORE Chattanooga chapter 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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Kaplan Executive Search
Kaplan wanted a mentor who understood his industry and with whom he felt a personal connection. He found that in SCORE mentor Ron Witzke, a former vice president of human... Read more
Clear View Optix
Donna Catterson found out about SCORE through an article in AARP magazine about small business owners who got their start after turning 50. SCORE mentor Dan Laemont reviewed the... Read more
Villages-News.com
SCORE has been a fundamental part of our company's success. Before we went into business, SCORE helped us develop a business plan and helped guide us to answers to some of the... Read more
Bear Dance Boutique
SCORE helped me refine a business plan and cash flow to determine if my ideas added up to a viable business. The helped figure out start-up costs, how to incorporate, how to... Read more
Creating Cozy Sanctuaries Anywhere
Reach objectives, plan for the future, launch the business. Read more
From Corporate to Startup
I needed some mentorship in marketing and sales. I did not really know where to start. Gary helped me tremendously by breaking down the process into smaller steps. He helped me... Read more
Mentoring Mentors
Ben Fisco has been a continual reminder of the importance of the "bottom line". He offers ideas and suggestions that are within my ability, keeps me focused and accountable, and... Read more
Overnight Success; 20 years later
Several ways!! He helped me to understand financial reports and financing. How credit works, how to get it, and what to use it for. He gave me confidence to move forward even when... Read more
REDCON Solutions Group (REDCON)
Our monthly meetings allow me to stay focused on the strategies we have developed. Having a clear set of valid and attainable goals has helped my business experience significant... Read more
Converting One's Passion into a Full Time Job!
I have used multiple SCORE eGuides and articles to help gain a better understanding of what is needed to have a healthy Profit & Loss Statement, as well as establish a clear... Read more
Occupational Services Grows With the Help of SCORE
Our mentor has been there since day one. Answering any and all questions that needed attention. Having a wealth of knowledge a call or click away has provided me with knowledge... Read more