SCORE has helped millions of nationwide entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of owning a small business. Here are a few of the businesses that our East Bay chapter has counseled along their road to success.
Who We Are:In Bloom is a clothing boutique just for girls.We carry mostly casual clothing for girls in sizes 7 to 16, along with a collection of dressy clothes, loungewear, unique gifts and accessories.It’s the place to find just the right outfits for school or those special occasions, or loungewear for a sleep-over.We emphasize everyday favorites in colors and designs loved by girls and parents alike.
How Did SCORE Help:The guidance I received from SCORE was invaluable.From the workshops to my mentor, Larry Tessler… everything was exactly what I needed to develop my business.It was so nice to have the opportunity to e-mail Larry with any questions I had during this journey.He offered direction, feedback and recommendations which were always very helpful.SCORE is a great organization!
WHO WE ARE: Dust Covers protect fashionable investments. BellaCaché, the creation of business owner Liz Boyd, is a unique shop that caters to the fashion-aware who want to protect their investment.
HOW DID SCORE HELP: Liz Boyd came to SCORE for counseling on July 31, 2009 and in addition to face-to-face counseling sessions where her ideas were discussed and perfected, she also attended Score Workshops on Starting a Business and E-Commerce.
WHO WE ARE: Photacular is an online company dedicated to the preservation of photo memories. "We help people turn their precious photos into custom gifts and keepsakes, like jewelry, coasters, keepsake boxes, mouse pads, coffee mugs, and T-shirts. We pride ourselves on our personal service and will work diligently to accommodate any special requests.
HOW DID SCORE HELP: SCORE has been a wonderful resource throughout the process of contemplating, planning, starting, and running my business. Attending workshops and seminars helps keep me on track and builds my confidence.
The Brick Pig's House (Black American Style BBQ) Black American Style BBQ
WHO WE ARE: Our mission is to provide the delicious barbecue foods at the resonable price. We believe the best way to achieve this goal is to, not only provide the best quality food, but to also provide a safe, pleasant atomsphere for you while you wait for your order.
HOW DID SCORE HELP: With counseling assistance from Score Counselor Hank Weiner
WHO WE ARE: At Z Cafe 7 Bar, we offer unpretentious contemporary American Bistro fare using the freshest, locally grown meats and producearound the Bay Area. Our menu chnages seasonally to provide flavors at thier peak.
HOW DID SCORE HELP: Score counselor Hank Weiner worked with Zarekaris to open the new Z cafe & Bar.
Footsteps Clothing A CELEBRATION OF FAMILIES - APPAREL AND GIFTS
WHO WE ARE: Footsteps Clothing (www.footstepsclothing.com) is an online mother-daughter boutique in Cary, NC, that offers fun and fashionable clothing, accessories and gifts designed to enhance the very special bond between mothers and daughters.
HOW SCORE HELPED: "When we discovered Larry Tessler (East Bay Score Counselor) by email throughwww.score.org with our concept, we didn't know how to find products, market on the internet and neither of us had any retail experience. Larry was invaluable (and very patient) in guiding us through every step of the way in starting our company. Even now as we are up and running, he continues to guide us on growth and business matters we might never have thought of. We are so thankful for SCORE!"
XANDER XANDER, Corp sells two lines of pet products.
WHO WE ARE:Xander Corp is now ready to sell nationally and internationally with 2 product lines XanderToys and XanderGreen. XanderGreen line consists of 6 labels per animal species; cats, dogs, horses and others. It is a liquid remedy that is Non-Toxic, people safe and 99.9% Biodegradable. XanderToys are made of heavy gage natural bovine leather, are totally safe for people and animals and come in two sizes and 6 shapes. These aerodynamically designed highly durable toys promote “playability”.
HOW DID SCORE HELP:SCORE members provided things like; power point presentations, legal briefs, private placement memorandums, financial projections and a whole host of other critical business items. SCORE members not only have the experience needed but will double or triple what you can get done in the same time period.
