Business Mentoring For Small Businesses

Small Business Mentoring

Unlock the potential of your small business by working with a Business Mentor and get personalised mentoring and business coaching support to help you achieve your businesses goals.

Below you will find out what a Business Mentor can do for you and your business, if business mentoring or coaching is the right choice for you, who the mentors are that are available to you and how the process works.

We will also cover how to start your relationship with a Business Mentor so you can get started.

What can a Business Mentor do for you?

Do you find that running a small business comes with constant decisions, obstacles, and opportunities? Our Business Mentors bring real-world experience and coaching to help you navigate these moments with confidence.

By working with a Business Mentor you will receive tailored mentoring based on what you need in your business, this could be anything from business growth coaching to product development guidance.

A Business Mentor can:

Ensure you receive practical guidance that aligns with your goals
Work alongside you to solve specific challenges
Provide clarity and direction
Build your strategic thinking ability
Strengthen the foundations of your business
Help you build skills and develop personally
Bring you bring practical insights and diverse perspectives
Offer empathetic guidance during challenging moments
Act as a sounding board for new ideas
Help you apply effective business strategies to create positive change
And more!

Whether you're facing operational challenges, planning for growth, or seeking direction, our experienced and professional mentors backed by their proven expertise, become your business coaches, guiding you and helping you solve specific challenges by offering sound and practical advice that is affordable and actually helps.

Each business relationship between an NZ Business Mentor and business owner or business decision maker offers independent and empathetic guidance designed to keep you moving forward.

Read about some of the business owners and their journey with an NZ Business Mentor below.

Is business mentoring for you?

If you’re ready to take a proactive approach to running your business, then business mentoring is for you. A mentor can help you assess your current situation, gain clarity, and build the skills needed for long-term success.

Work with a NZ Business Mentor who has already overcome many of the challenges you’re facing and gain direct access to real experience and insights.

Our programme is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and all people, young and old, starting out in the world of business. Whether you've launched a startup or scaling an established company, our mentoring coaching can support you at every stage of your business journey.

We’re ready to help, if you meet any one of the following criteria:

You are the owner of a small business (0 - 19 employees).
You are a decision-making executive in a social enterprise.
You have a startup business idea that you intend to pursue.

Let us match you with someone who can help

Who are the mentors available to you?

Our mentors are business professionals who passionately volunteer their time to support local business. Many are business leaders and entrepreneurs with backgrounds in small business coaching and leadership, bringing you structured coaching and mentoring that actually helps.

We have over 1,500 mentors available so we can match you with the right experience in the right industry or area of expertise to support your business journey.

Meet one of your dedicated mentors here:

What is the process for getting a Business Mentor?

A one-off registration fee of $295 + GST provides you with a full 12 months of tailored business mentoring, a cost-effective alternative to traditional business coaching services.

Ready to go?

First, you need to apply for mentoring.
Then, you will hear from a Mentor Coordinator who will work with you to match you with the right Business Mentor for your needs. Or, get involved in your Mentor selection process! With over 1,500 Mentors around NZ, and many of them available for virtual mentoring, we’ve made it easy for you to quickly find those who are likely to be the best fit using our ‘Choose your Mentor’ tool.
Your mentor will then be in touch, and you can get started!

Our registration process takes around 15 minutes and helps us match you with the right Mentor based on your goals and business needs. If you’re unsure about any questions, simply answer as best you can, your local Mentor Coordinator will guide you through the rest.