Business mentoring

Introduction

Having a business mentor can help you develop key business skills, build your confidence and widen your network of business contacts. It can also help you develop a stronger and more sustainable business. Mentored companies typically report increases in turnover, productivity and employee numbers as a direct result of the partnership.

The Business Mentoring Programme matches experienced mentors with ambitious businessmen and women. The programme is delivered across Scotland through a partnership between the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and Scottish Enterprise supported by the European Social Fund.

Mentors volunteer their time and are keen to share their skills, knowledge, experience and contacts. As successful business people, they understand the issues you face as a business owner. Providing an impartial view, mentors can encourage you to look at your business from a distance. Often, this is all that's needed to identify opportunities for growth.

This guide explains the benefits of business mentoring, how the Business Mentoring Programme works and how you can get involved.

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Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• What is business mentoring and how does it work?
• Becoming a business mentor

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