SCORE clients who build long-term mentoring relationships achieve great success with the assistance of SCORE counselors.

The SCORE 5-Step Counseling Process(sm)  provides a  framework to focus on providing clients with a rewarding SCORE counseling experience.  

The work of each step is captured in Key Results Areas (KRAs), which are the "homework" assignments that prepare the client for the next step or meeting. 

By focusing on the methodology and the high-quality skills of SCORE counselors, SCORE provides every client with the best opportunity to succeed.  

And, the experience and enthusiasm demonstrated by each SCORE volunteer helps to maintain high quality business counseling and services. 

Your commitment to providing the best possible business advice means that entrepreneurs will return to you to help them with their questions and concerns.  

For more information on helping entrepreneurs succeed, visit the Volunteer Center at www.volunteercenter.score.org/methodology_overview.html. 

Source: SCORE Today, August/September 2005