Jerry Villavicencio worked with Don Steiler and John Strom to set up his handyman service which was featured on the local show Aging and Awesome. Check out the video clip!
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Break Through Reno
Phil’s advice to anyone starting a new business is to “follow your gut.” “I tried to do everything myself and I should have hired sooner and delegated more...and expanded faster... Read more
Butchman Services
Worked with SCORE Northern Nevada to make their handyman business successful, primarily focusing on helping people who need help with home maintenance and repair. Read more
Kay Ko Works with SCORE to Start Kumon Math and Reading Center
CPA Kay Ko wanted to help her children with their math and reading so she started the Kumon Math & Reading Center in Reno. Though she knew a lot about business, starting up... Read more
HRinDemand helps Small Businesses
Irene DeHuff, a SCORE volunteer and prior Northern Nevada Chapter Chair, had a similar HR background as Melissa, so was an ideal mentor. Starting in 2008, she brought in other... Read more
Elizabeth Grimm helps people reclaim their health
Elizabeth worked with SCORE to help set up her business. “I knew what I wanted to do; I didn’t know how to get there,” she said. “My mentors helped me think through my business... Read more
Professional Dog Mom
An early customer referred Benge to SCORE just as she was launching, and Benge has been attending workshops and meeting with mentors ever since. Initially, Benge sought mentorship... Read more
LYFE Recovery Services
SCORE mentors John Strom and Sam Schall helped Payne write a successful business plan and set clear goals for growth. Strom also helped Payne identify staff strengths. Payne says... Read more