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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.

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PortsmouthNH.com

Roberts met with volunteer mentors Mike Conley and George Collins 10-12 times over the course of eight months. Read more

Doug Roberts
Former Owner, PortsmouthNH.com
success story

C. Daniel Designs

Daniel first met SCORE’s Seacoast chapter when she moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and wasn’t sure how to move her business to her new state. Read more

Courtney Daniel
Owner, C. Daniel Designs
success story

C. Daniel Designs

Daniel first met SCORE’s Seacoast chapter when she moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and wasn’t sure how to move her business to her new state. Read more

Courtney Daniel
Owner, C. Daniel Designs
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Clipper Landscaping

Collins attended workshops on how to start and grow a business along with building effective business websites. Read more

Kent Collins
Clipper Landscaping
success story

Blue Current Brewery

“Idea first, expertise later,” Ford said. SCORE mentors Steve Hershfield and Dick Krause met with Ford 18 times over the two years it took to get his business up and running.  Hers Read more

Daniel Ford
Blue Current Brewery
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White Mountain Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

Mentors Lisa Allison and Lindy Morgan assisted the doctors with preparing a business plan to present to potential banks for a business loan. Read more

Dr. Colby Lamson & Dr. Rachel Morgan
White Mountain Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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White Mountain Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

“SCORE was instrumental in preparing us for the loan process. Read more

Dr. Colby Lamson and Dr. Rachel Morgan
White Mountain Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
success story

Cloth Interiors

Cardinelli contacted SCORE and was connected with Sanford “Sandy” Carlisle, a retired executive who volunteers as an online mentor. Read more

Teri Cardinelli
Cloth Interiors
success story

Aviva Esthetics

"What I didn't have was the experience to navigate the tricky challenges of starting a company: financial forecasting, legal issues, insurance, lease negotiations," she said. Read more

Alisha Finneran
Aviva Esthetics
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Pick of the Planet, LLC

Mitchell said she turned to SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground and supported by the U.S. Read more

Ellen Mitchell
Pick of the Planet, LLC
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Pedal Power Cycle

Steve and Janice spent many hours discussing the idea before deciding to seek experienced help from Seacoast SCORE Chapter 185.  They worked for more than 50 hours with counselors Read more

Steve and Janice Bakula
Pedal Power Cycle

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