While learning by doing is one approach to running a business, there will always be times when you need to lean on the support of others... 

Whether you have one go-to mentor or different people that you can speak to about specific subjects, leaning on the support and encouragement of people that have been in your position will give your business the best chance of success. 

Mentors act as a sounding board and prompt you into different ways of thinking.

They are there to encourage, challenge and provide guidance to help you make better decisions, navigate growth or change with greater confidence.  

Maximise your potential with our Mentoring Programme 

Our Mentoring Programme aims to connect businesses with experienced mentors that can help you to develop your skills and performance and offering you an independent perspective, sound judgement and constructive challenge around strategies and decision making. 

The mentors are experienced business owners from variety of sectors and they are there to share insight and perspective, rather than give instructions and to support you as a trusted sounding board. 

We’ve already seen amazing results through this programme! Read all about the experiences of Carys Dorritt from The Polka, Thalia Shaw of Sparkle Lighting, and fine artist Saskia Saunders.

Enquire now for proactive support with your business challenges and to help your business reach the next level. 

Once you have applied, we will work to pair you with a mentor that has experienced and overcome similar challenges to you. We will aim to find someone who understands your needs and aspirations. 

When a suitable mentor has been identified, we will provide you with their details, requesting that you arrange a meeting with them within a month to begin your journey with them.  You will have an initial 1-2 hour meeting with the mentor and further meetings can be arranged with both your mutual agreement.

How to apply

There are two ways to take your first step on our Mentoring Programme:

• Book in a chat with one of our Business Advisers who will tell you what you need to know; or
• Contact the team via email at [email protected] or call 01494 927130