We’ve proudly mentored over 80,000 New Zealand business owners on their journey to success.

Business Mentors NZ is a trusted mentoring partner

Founded in 1991, Business Mentors New Zealand (BMNZ) is the nation’s only independent provider of mentoring, consulting, and business training in New Zealand connecting mentors with small business owners and managers.

We have delivered business support services to over 80,000 NZ entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and not-for-profit executives for more than 30 years.

When you work with us, you’ll benefit not only from mentoring but also gain access to a vast network and practical learning that promotes you, your product or your organisation, enhances your competitive edge, and helps you meet challenges with confidence in today’s competitive environment.

We have over 1,500 we can match you with

Whether you are just starting out well-established, our business support mentoring and professional development opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs in New Zealand can help you on your business path to success.

Our personalised approach to matching you with a mentor recognises that it’s not a one-size-fits-all model that works in mentoring.

Because of this we carefully match you with one of our 1,500 plus dedicated mentors, selected for their expertise and proven business experience, so we can be sure you are matched with the right expertise to suit your needs.

Find out if Business Mentors is the perfect fit for you

Mentoring is a great choice for business owners, start-up founders, New Zealand based entrepreneurs, or not-for-profit executives.

Whatever your goals are, join the thousands of others who have benefited from mentoring. If you are ready to engage in at least 12 months of business mentoring, then mentoring could be a great option to help you achieve your goals!

You are eligible if:

• You are a New Zealand resident and own a small business or social enterprise.
• You are ready to listen to and receive constructive feedback (related to you and your business) that may challenge you at times.
• You are motivated and determined to grow your business.
• You can commit to the mentoring relationship, with open and honest communication, to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Thinking about becoming a Mentor? Do you have what it takes?

Successful mentors are seasoned professionals, directors, shareholders, advisors, and entrepreneurs who have navigated the ups and downs of business.

Now, they’re ready to give back by sharing valuable expertise, strategic insight and business training with others.

Sound like you?

You know the prizes and pitfalls and are ready to pay your experience forward to New Zealand’s business community by gifting your time, knowledge and experience as a Business Mentor. 

If you are ready to help, find out more through the link below and apply to become a Business Mentor using the link below. After you complete the link, one of our team will be in touch.