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(alphabetic order)
Bella Domani
N. Syracuse
Catering &
Banquets
Bounce Technologies
N. Syracuse Reseller of IT equipment
Bugzilla
Marcellus
Mfg., dist. all natural bug spray
Cazenovia Artisans
Cazenovia
Reseller of hand made arts & crafts
Chocolate Pizza Company Marcellus
Candy retailer
Daly Communications Manlius
Web development, design, marketing
Defenshield, Inc.
E. Syracuse
Bullet & blast resistant products
Departure Law Software Syracuse
Legal services software
Elderhaven Adult Day Care Canastota
Social interaction adult day care
Fins & Tails
Syracuse
Food retailer
Just got 2 dance
Syracuse
Dance studio
L’Adour
Syracuse
Restaurant
Lilipad Creations
Syracuse
Design, mfg. of women’s purses & accs.
Morningside School Yoga Syracuse
Yoga school
Notion Pictures Production Syracuse
Video production company
N P & G Innovations
Cazenovia Mfg. of recycled railroad ties
Patchwork Plus
Marcellus
Retail quilts
Pleasant Park RV campground
Pennelville
RV Campground
Spectrum Emerging Tech.
Cicero
Dist. automotive refinish products
Syntela Conferencing
Syracuse On-demand
Conferencing services
TranceFormative Services
Syracuse
Drug, alcohol, mental health services
Trillium Homes
Skaneateles
Home builder
Village Candy Shoppe Manlius
Candy retailer
SYRACUSE SCORE CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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TRANCEFORMATIVE SERVICES, Syracuse, NY; Owner: Karen Schwartz
WEB ADDRESS: www.tranceformative.com
Alcohol/Drug, Mental
Health, Relationship Counseling, Hypnotherapy, Alcohol and Drug Evaluations.
"As a new business
owner, I knew little about the best way to become known in the community, and how
to build a business. The opportunity to discuss options and problem solve with my
mentors at SCORE, who had much more experience than I, was invaluable. I learned
a great deal about marketing decision making as well as budgeting. I was given tools,
rather than being told what to do, and remain grateful for the guidance. My business
has grown, and I am working full-time, enjoying a flourishing business.”
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CHOCOLATE PIZZA
COMPANY, MARCELLUS, NY; Owner: Bonnie Hanyak
WEB ADDRESS: www.chocolatepizza.com
We make chocolate
pizza which is ALL chocolate (milk or dark) mixed with an English Toffee, spread
into a pizza pan and topped with pecans, walnuts, almonds and white chocolate. We
shrink wrap them, put them in a pizza box and ship them all over the world or place
on our shelves for pick up! We also have peanut butter wings to go with them - a
rippled potato chip spread with peanut butter and dipped in milk chocolate - this
creates our "famous" pizza and wings!! Visit our whimsical store for a "fun" shopping
experience!
"I contacted SCORE
a couple of years ago after hearing Joe Pagano speak at a seminar. At the time,
I was thinking of investing in a second location to help get my name out there.
Joe suggested I use some new ideas at my present location first! This turned out
to be the best advice I could have gotten and the most economical!! We now draw
people from all over the Syracuse area. I continually run ideas by them, before
implementing them - you cannot put a price on their knowledge! Every person I have
ever spoken to, that is associated with SCORE, is willing to help a small business
in any way they can!! My gratitude to them is unending. I can't say enough positive
things about SCORE…”
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CAZENOVIA ARTISANS, CAZENOVIA, NY; Owner: Peggy Van Arnam
WEB ADDRESS: www.cazenoviaartisans.com
Cazenovia Artisans LLC is an artisan cooperative
selling hand-made art and fine crafts at 39 Albany St., Cazenovia. All of the varied
items we sell are hand-made locally by 25-30 member artisans. We have been in business
since November 2002.
"SCORE was instrumental in helping us
to decide what kind of legal entity to be early in our organizing. In addition Art
Holben and other members advised us on a number of issues early in our business
life. Two years later we had the honor of being SCORE's nomination for recognition
at the annual SBA awards luncheon. We are proud to be still going strong in our
7th year”
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ELDERHAVEN ADULT DAY CARE, CANASTOTA, NY; OWNER: Margaret M. Kolodzie
EMAIL: elderhaven@twcny.rr.com
ElderHaven is a social adult day care center that operates Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm.
Clients are 55 years and older who need social interaction. ElderHaven provides
a safe environment, snacks and meals are included. Stressed caregivers can get that
much needed break that they deserve knowing the loved one they care for is being
taken cared of.
“Initially I started to work
with Ed Thoma and Hume Laidmen, we had met a few times to establish my needs and
recognize where my weaknesses were. I continued to meet with Hume Laidmen who was
extremely helpful, supportive, and kind. Hume offered me helpful resources and tools
to understand the financial aspects of starting a business. His advise was always
helpful and he helped me to formulate my business plan. Hume has been a great mentor,
and a wonderful teacher. I appreciate everything he has done to help me along my
business journey. Hume has also followed my business along its path and offers me
reassurance. I am so fortunate that I had been given the opportunity to learn from
him. Thank you SCORE.”
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VILLAGE CANDY SHOPPE, MANLIUS, NY; Owner: Kathy Chappini
WEB ADDRESS: www.VillageCandyShoppe.com
Retail candy store
featuring fine chocolates and other fine candy along with traditional candy bars
and confections that are always popular with customers.
"I’ve
had the privilege of working with several members of Score, from working on my business
plan to general business advice. Even though I went to school for business, the
members of Score, with their vast experience, has been an invaluable resource for
my business. I seem to always have business questions that come up, and their advice
and guidance always gives me the solutions I need.”
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LILIPAD CREATIONS, SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: Beth Eichen
WEB ADDRESS: www.lilipadcreations.com
Original design and manufacturer of woman purses and accessories.
"I originally
attended a Score workshop and realized how much knowledge and experience the Score
mentors had. I soon found myself working with several members of Score for varied
expertise in writing my business plan. Their guidance and advice and keeping me
focused on the important business issues has allowed me to expand my business. I
opened my first retail store in Syracuse, and also started a wholesale division
selling my products to other retailers. I continue to work with Score mentors as
my business growth creates questions and concerns for my business development. Their
guidance has been invaluable…”
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DALY COMMUNICATIONS, MANLIUS, NY; Owner: David Daly
WEB SITE: www.daly-communications.com
We specialize in web development/design, marketing communications,
search engine optimization, and information technology.
“SCORE provided me with access
to vital information about running my business, help with strategic planning, and
especially with decision-making assistance in times of great
stress. I can't say enough about what a valuable resource SCORE has been. We might
not be in business today without the assistance of SCORE.”
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SPECTRUM EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES LLC, CICERO, NY; Owner Steve Farrell
WEB ADDRESSwww.spectrumdetails.com
Currently distributing an automotive refinish product
“ Wow, it is hard to express
the gratitude that both I and my associates have for our experience with the SCORE
organization. Top shelf. Their willingness to help as well as their service level
is exceptional. We at Spectrum would highly recommend Score's services to individuals
and businesses in Central New York. “
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BUGZILLA, MARSELLUS, NY; Owner: Catherine Grace – GRACE SUPERNATURALS
WEB PAGE: www.bugzillapesticide.com
Creator, manufacturer
and distributor of Bugzilla, an all-natural bug spray for both commercial and residential
use. Kills and controls fruit flies, roaches and pests around food prep areas and
all areas of most environments, with all natural ingredients.
"I had been working
with my Score mentor for several months when I was making Bugzilla in my kitchen
and selling it to friends and relatives. I needed his guidance and patience for
me to take my hobby and turn it into a business. We created a marketing plan to
get me going, then worked on my business plan. I am happy to say, I now have secured
reliable manufacturing, freeing up my time to increase sales. My commercial sales
have taken off and now getting distributors to take on my product line. I owe so
much of this success to Score and their continuos guidance that will allow me to
keep growing this business.”
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PATCHWORK PLUS, MARCELLUS, NY; Owner: Judy West
WEB PAGE: WWW.patchworkplusquiltshop.com
Retail fabric store specializing in creation and design of fabric quilts and accessories.
"SCORE
has been and still is our business’ most valuable partner. We initially received
advice on the importance of keeping accurate records, collecting sales tax, and
having enough money saved to cover all expenses in the first year of business. He
got us started on the right foot. That was 1987.
Later that year
we opened our store in Skaneateles with two hundred and fifty bolts of fabric. Our
space was 650 square feet. As the years went by, we enlarged our space. After taking
over the area of four businesses, we were up to 2,800 square feet. A few years later,
we needed more room and a building of our own.
We contacted SCORE
again. We had lots of questions. Should we build or buy? Where should we relocate?
We were introduced
to Mr. Bud Roth from Score. Bud assisted us by introducing and accompanying us to
bankers and an accountant. He also provided us with invaluable advice in the construction
of our new store, site preparation, and the town government planning board.
After the new
store was up and running, Bud advised us on advertising, publicity, inventory and
other business concerns.
I am convinced Patchwork Plus is what it has become because of the assistance
of our SCORE mentors.
This month we were honored in Pittsburgh, PA as a Better Homes and Gardens Quilt
Sampler “Top Shop” in North America.
Our beautiful
5,000 square foot building houses over 8,000 bolts of fabric, hundreds of yarns,
and Bernina sewing machines. I am happy to say thanks to SCORE for helping to make
it all possible.”
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NOTION PICTURES PRODUCTION, INC.; Owner: Peter Rafalow
WEB SITE: WWW.notionpics.com
A full-service video and film production company specializing in video and film production
for the web, DVD and broadcast distribution. Our projects range from television
commercials to education and medical videos, to sales and marketing videos.
"SCORE mentors helped me
with many challenges I face with my 6-year old business. Not only did they advise
me about financial, personnel and marketing management, they gave me much needed
guidance about what kind of challenges I would be facing in the months and years
to come. Their vast business experience helped build my own confidence so that I
could enhance and change my business strategies to weather the future."
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NP & G INNOVATIONS, CAZENOVIA, NY; Owner: Cal Nichols
WEB ADDRESS: www.NPGInnovations.com
Manufacture of RR ties from recycled tires.
"It's been amazing--the last six weeks, Working with SCORE I have access to tremendously
capable people with no agenda..
The Score advisors helped me put together a business plan and pointed me in a direction
I wouldn't have found. The whole experience has just been superb".
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SYNTELA CONFERENCING, SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: Dino Dimkopoulos
WEB ADDRESS: WWW.syntela.com
Syntela is a provider
of on-demand conferencing and collaboration services that helps businesses and government
agencies connect their people, business partners, and customers any time, any place
through Audio Conferencing, Web Collaboration and Video Conferencing services.
"I had a tremendously positive experience from my initial call into the Score
office. I was assigned two Mentors, Paul DeLima & August Caponecchi who
couldn't have been better picked. They really helped me structure &
streamline my business plan so it was bank ready. They helped me strategize
on which banks to approach and were instrumental in my gaining a bank loan
to finance the start of Syntela in the tightest credit environment in our
lifetimes. They are true assets to SCORE. THANK YOU! “
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AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP, ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL; Owner: Connie Reger
Hospital gift shop selling candy, snacks, magazines, sundry, cards, flowers, gift items etc to
hospital employees, patients and visitors.
"Our SCORE counselor
worked with us to improve accuracy of cost of goods sold worksheet, income statement
and budget. Recommendations were also made for inventory control and increasing
turns. We were impressed with the immediate response to our request, positive and
supportive meetings and availability of our counselor by email for questions.”
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www.score.org/success_stories.html
for more client success stories on our National SCORE Web site.
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