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Grand Strand Spotlight - Coastal Postal
Grand Strand Spotlight - Learn N Play Childcare
When Jennifer graduated from HGTC in 2012 her dream was to open a childcare center to help with children’s growth and development. Her dream went on hold for a while and then she... Read more
Grand Strand Spotlight - Charles Bach Wonders
My SCORE Mentor, Jim Helfgott, was instrumental in helping narrow down all the marketing options into an effective plan. Read more
Grand Strand Spotlight - S2 Golf Cart Solutions
With the hard work of SCORE, and our Mentor Jim Helfgott, we were able to successfully open our business, built from the ground up. We owe much of our success to all the team membe Read more
Grand Strand Spotlight - Breezy Quarters
During the same time as she prepared to launch her new facility, Paige contacted SCORE - Piedmont to request their free mentoring services and was paired up with Certified SCORE... Read more
Grand Strand Spotlight - Jonas Marc Style Studio
When Marcus moved from New York to South Carolina she quickly learned that she had to adapt her marketing and management techniques to fit her new surroundings. Her SCORE mentors... Read more
Grand Strand Spotlight - Gator Bait Adventure Tours
The couple was challenged to translate their business skills to their new outdoor office. They met with SCORE mentors to determine how to plan for success as the company started... 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