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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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Asheville NC 28801-5007

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