See how we have helped small businesses in our community
Browse through our SCORE Twin Cities mentoring success stories to learn more about the small businesses we've helped. Use the filters 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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Creating New Paths in Comfortable Shoes
The value that SCORE offers is immeasurable. Not only in finding the resources you need, but having the support from people who have been in the business. Read more
A Must-Have Tool to Keep Your Brain and Body Fit
Ron was in my demographic of people I was looking to market to so he was able to look at my website and give me feedback on what he thought looked good and what didn’t. He gave me... Read more
Injured Veteran's Passion is Keeping Others Safe
Joe provided a thorough review of my business plan and encouraged me. He helped me identify gaps and held me accountable for my business plan. Joe was someone who I could check in... Read more
Moms MPowHered
Super thankful and grateful for SCORE's help. Small businesses are really a beacon of light. Read more
What if YOU Didn't Have to Deal with Insurance Claims?
Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time. You don’t have to. Small business is what will move our country as it promotes and keeps money in local markets. Read more
Medicare Guidance? Yes, Please!
Great organization for any small business that needs support. SCORE is a great resource for new or existing businesses who need guidance to take their business to the next level. Read more
Local Chef Goes All-In with New Vegetable Eatery!
It is awesome to have people that you can trust. With SCORE, you know you have people in your corner no matter what happens. Read more
Something Beautiful Being Reborn from Ash
SCORE really helped me by giving me direction and structure. It has saved me a lot of money and about three years' worth of time, instead of having to go through trial and error.... Read more
Big Shapes Made Easy
There are so many things that Darold has helped us work through, but the number one area was the company structure, especially as a family owned and operated business. How do we... Read more
Further Ahead with Financial Fundamentals
After contacting SCORE, I was put in touch with Darold. We’ve only met with Darold and SCORE three times as of this interview, but he’s really helped guide us in discovering a... Read more