Mentoring

Running a business can sometimes feel like you have to work everything out for yourself. You don't.

Having an experienced business owner to talk to can give you a fresh perspective on challenges, decisions and opportunities.

A mentor acts as a trusted sounding board, helping you step back, challenge your thinking and consider different approaches. They’re not there to tell you what to do, but to share their experience, ask the right questions and help you move forward with greater confidence.

Maximise your potential with our Mentoring Programme 

Please note that start-ups are not eligible for our Mentoring Programme. In order to join our Mentoring Programme, you must already be trading and have a registered Buckinghamshire address.

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.

Eligibility

Please note that start-ups are not eligible for our Mentoring Programme.

In order to join our Mentoring Programme, you must already be trading.

How to apply

The easiest way to get started is to complete our Expression of Interest form, so we can understand your needs and match you with the right support.

If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or call 01494 927130