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Cowboy Cricket Farms
SCORE mentor Rick Sanders has helped the Rolins find direction within their niche market. The Rolins credit Rick with helping to formulate the idea of giving tours at the farm... Read more
From Mediocre to Booming
Through Ben, I have learned to do data analysis much more efficiently. I know where my finances are at any given moment and have learned how to do very accurate projections of the... 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
BagUps, Making a Difference One Bag at a Time
Too many to mention, helped in all aspects of business, always moving forward. 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
Advancing a New Reality in Healthcare
Remote SCORE Mentoring a Huge Success
Michael Siegel, from the Savannah SCORE chapter, has been an invaluable part of my success. I was connected with him through the SCORE website mostly because of his work in the... 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
It Is All Downhill From Here
My SCORE mentor(s) helped me draft a business plan. They also reviewed all of the documentation I was required to complete in order to begin working independently. Finally, they... 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
Empowering Women To Be Successful Personally & Professionally
Mark has been amazing. I initially sought out a mentor when COVID-19 hit and I needed someone to talk to, bounce ideas off of, and help me develop ideas to generate new business.... Read more