TESTIMONIALS:
SCORE Recommendation
Rod Birdsong, Executive Director of the McDowell Chamber of Commerce,
recommended the SCORE program to me. I have been very pleased with
the business knowledge, advice, and support provided to me through
Asheville SCORE.
I met with Bill Mance, former Vice President of Human Resources
for Mission Hospital, and Greg Jones, CPA. Bill and Greg listened
to my ideas and asked the right questions to lead me in the development
of my business plan. They also referred me to the very helpful resources
available on the Asheville SCORE web site.
I developed a Power Point slide presentation for our business
using the same outline as a business plan. Bill and Greg reviewed
it and made some adjustments before I presented it to potential
lenders. The visual aids have given me an effective way to present
our business to the major stakeholders in the business including
business partners, lenders, family members, business associates,
and vendors.
Bill and Greg have been valuable mentors. They have made strategic
recommendations to improve the profitability of our business and
have given insight to improve the professional presentation of our
business to others.
As Bill and Greg have pointed out, the major function of a business
plan is to force you to think through every aspect of your business
and what it will take to be successful. Having obtained the financing
we need, we are now using our presentation to improve our efficiency
and profitability. This also gives us a tool to document the techniques
we have used to develop our business.
I highly recommend the SCORE program. Not only do you have an opportunity
to learn business skills by meeting with experienced and highly
successful business executives, they also customize their advice
to your particular needs.
Thank you! I look forward to an ongoing, successful relationship
with Asheville SCORE and hope to be able to help someone in the
future in the same way they have helped me.
Chip Cross, Business Administration Instructor, McDowell Technical
Community College; Real Estate Investor
July 27, 2011
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CRC Creative Retail Consulting

My experience with SCORE started in 2009 when I made an appointment
with Kevin McConnaughy at the Appalachian Business Enterprise Center.
After a few informative meetings with him, he suggested I meet with
Herman Metzler from SCORE. I was exploring the idea of selling my
successful business but didn't really know where to start. I soon
realized what capable and knowledgeable hands I was in as Herman
Metzler began guiding me towards all the information necessary to
accurately present the story and facts about my business in the
most comprehensive and professional manner. He patiently listened
to my fears and concerns around this process while providing key
insights and was very motivational as well as understanding. What
I learned was truly invaluable, there was work involved, but so
much gained in the process that I enthusiastically recommend contacting
SCORE to anyone contemplating starting, growing, or selling a business.
What a wonderful organization! We are so lucky to have access to
the incredible pool of knowledge and advice through SCORE.
Working with SCORE helped me accomplish a pivotal goal in my life,
I couldn't have done it without you.
With great appreciation and a sincere Thank You,
Kristen Hall
Boone, NC
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Trillium Properties of Asheville,
Inc.
“Score had a profound impact on my business and thus my personal
life.
The advisors were attentive, knowledgeable and true visionaries.
They could predict what might happen if certain things were or were
not changed in my business plan and this really helped me make sound
business decisions.
There support was instrumental in gauging when to hire and fire
and when to spend and when to pull back on spending.
I would highly recommend any business owner to tap into this tremendous
resource.
Theses professionals have been there and generously show you the
ropes.”
Jenn
Jennifer Ritchie Eller
Broker/Owner
Trillium Properties of Asheville, Inc.
348 Merrimon Ave., Suite 1
Asheville, NC 28801
828-215-4537 cell
828-582-5397 office
828-350-8232 fax
www.TrilliumProperties.net
I am never too busy for your referrals!
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151 Patton Avenue
Federal Building, Room 259
Asheville NC 28801-5007
tel: 828-271-4786
fax: 828-271-4786
info@ashevillescore.org
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