Business Mentors New Zealand, founded in 1991, is the only independent national business mentoring service provider to the small business sector in New Zealand. The service matches experienced businesspeople, the mentors, with small business owners.
In its near three-decade-long delivery BMNZ has worked with over 70,000 individuals including startup entrepreneurs, existing business owners and not-for-profit executives. Every client of the service has a unique perspective; the challenge is to understand what can be done to provide the greatest assistance and what business mentor would best suit those needs.
The client, or mentee, are looking to learn from those who have the experience and knowledge to empower them to be better and to navigate the inevitable challenges they face in today’s competitive business environment.
Starting a new venture is hard. It takes a great idea and a solid business plan. If you're just starting out, engaging with an experienced mentor can lead you down the path to success.
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Experience, advice, a helping hand, a fresh perspective... A great mentor brings it all to the table. Do you think you have what it takes to be a business mentor?
Mentoring is for the forward-thinking professional who is either planning to start a business or already runs one, and who wants to learn, develop and grow.
You are a candidate for Mentoring if you are a startup entrepreneur, existing business owner or a not-for-profit executive. You are eligible if you are a New Zealand resident and either have an idea for a startup business and are still trying to validate whether the idea will be profitable or marketable; or if you have been in business for some time and you need financial help, if you're experiencing issues innovating and staying productive, or you're just determined to grow the business.
Whatever the case, Mentoring can drastically shorten your learning curve and take you to new heights of success.
The Mentoring process is straightforward. You’ll work one-on-one with a Business Mentor who, drawing on their own experiences, will coach you, act as a sounding board and guide you towards long-term professional and personal growth.
To join the Mentor Programme, register here on our website. Someone will be in touch to assess your specific needs and you will then be matched with an experienced Business Mentor. After you have been introduced, your Mentor will support you the whole way - helping you set goals, acquire key skills and keep you accountable as you implement your agreed action plan.
Whether you are new to business or have an established business, discover what support is available in New Zealand to help your small businesses grow. Download the “New Zealand’s support for Small Business” guide to find out how you can benefit from a range of organisations and services.
A good Mentor has experience. You're a company leader - you know what makes a company thrive. You've also picked up lots of practical knowledge from the day-to-day realities of keeping your businesses afloat. You know how to avoid the big mistakes because you've probably made them yourself!
Most notably, great Mentors want to give back. You want to offer the same kind of support you've received, or wish you had. You're ready to give practical assistance to newer entrepreneurs and executives, whether that means giving them advice on employing people, sharing ideas on growth, or coaching them towards greater productivity.
To become a Business Mentor, register here on our website and fill out the online application. Someone will then be in touch to discuss your application.
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