Social Enterprise Mentoring

Social enterprise mentoring for businesses on a mission to help others

Whether you are selling goods and sharing profits to better a cause or selling plastic-free product alternatives to reduce waste, whatever your cause, our experienced mentors are ready to help you make a difference.

Below you will find out what a business mentor can do for your social enterprise, 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.

How a Business Mentor can help you succeed

While leading a social enterprise can be deeply rewarding, it comes with its own unique set of challenges, and we have a range of mentors available that can help you navigate those.

Our Social Enterprise Mentoring service gives you the skills and knowledge you need to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of your organisation, so you can continue to take care of your community well into the future with business confidence.

We are a not-for-profit organisation ourselves, so we get it. Just like you, we are designed to achieve positive social impact, for us, we want to see the NZ business community thrive. 

Help us achieve our social mission so we can help you succeed.

Does your social enterprise need business mentoring or coaching?

If you’re a key decision maker , you could benefit from business mentoring and business support for your social enterprise if you want to:

Improve your business structure and performance by making the most out of your resources
Understand your legal obligations
Develop strategies to attract and retain key stakeholders
Learn how to be an effective leader to inspire innovation
Receive guidance that aligns with your organisations mission
Solve specific challenges and overcome barriers
Provide direction while building your teams strategic abilities
Future proof your business or organisation
Find a sounding board for new ideas
Help you apply effective business strategies to create positive change
And more!

Wherever you are on your social mission and journey in business, our professional mentors are backed by proven expertise in social enterprises and are ready to help you achieve your social mission with sound and practical advice that is affordable and actually helps.

Read about some of the social enterprises we have worked with and their journey below.

Ready for business mentoring to help your social enterprise?

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.

As we are a not-for-profit organisation ourselves, there is a one-off registration fee of $295 + GST to help cover our administrative costs.