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Successful SCORE Clients Long Version - Grand Forks
Toasted Frog
Grand Forks SCORE provided excellent assistance in improving the business plan. They also helped so Jonathan and Shawn were able to be effective when addressing their bankers. Read more
Unique Auto Body
SCORE provided help in the area of finance that provided quite useful when the business started. John Kramer continued to visit the business over the years to see in additional... Read more
Shirley Temple Doll Clothes
Lolly was assisted by SCORE through her business plan and efforts with her book work as well. 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