See how we have helped small businesses in our community
SCORE 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.
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Heeluxe, LLC
Gray sought mentoring after a falling out with a business partner made him realize that he needed to be able to run his business by himself. He worked with SCORE mentors Vic Cole... Read more
Heeluxe, LLC
Gray sought mentoring after a falling out with a business partner made him realize that he needed to be able to run his business by himself. He worked with SCORE mentors Vic Cole... Read more
Ojai Pepper Jelly and SCORE
"The SCORE meetings are full of so much information. Your follow up email & hyperlinks greatly help me to make the needed changes." Read more
Hot Cherry Pillows and SCORE
When other people were getting ready for retirement, I started a business. I came up with a great product, cherry pit pillows. Their benefits are known in Europe, but little known... Read more
Chelsea Design and Fabrication and SCORE
Chelsea Design & Fabrication collaborates with exceptional craftsman. Talented specialists are responsible for the individual stages of production. Prototyping, casting,... Read more
Bailey's Handcrafted Fine Art Framing and Gold Leaf Services and SCORE
All of our handcrafted framing and restoration services are carried out at our studio / workshop in Santa Barbara, CA. Whether we're crafting custom designs or replicating designs... Read more
Four Season Properties and SCORE
"The Santa Barbara SCORE organization is truly incredible. I have been a top Realtor of over 30 years and wanted some new ideas to expand my business even more. My SCORE coach... Read more
Heeluxe and SCORE, a winning combination!
"Heeluxe is creating a revolution in footwear by using lab testing to improve shoes. We work with established companies, like fellow Santa Barbara companies Deckers Outdoor Corp... Read more
Dons Net Café
The Dons Net Café is a student-run social entrepreneurial business located on the historic campus of Santa Barbara High School offered through the Regional Occupational Program.... Read more
ISO-aid LLC
End confusion over who is doing what at your company with an ISO-compliant quality management system. Find out how to become ISO-Certified. I recently started an ISO Quality... Read more
Joyous Movement
I have found all the SCORE business mentors to be generous with both their time and expertise. I always feel a genuine interest, and that they are consistent and caring. I can... Read more
Killer B Fitness
The Killer B Fitness philosophy is that of building a house. If you want a house that will stand up to the elements you must first lay a solid foundation. The foundation of our... Read more