Why You Should Consider Business Mentoring.

• 12 Months of Business Mentoring: Get expert guidance and support for just $300.

• No Catch: We’re a not-for-profit run by local business volunteers—your fee just covers insurance and admin.

• Real Mentors, Real Experience: Be matched with two seasoned business owners who want to give back.

• Tailored to You: From start-ups to growth planning, succession, or overcoming roadblocks—we’re here to help.

• Not Just for Struggling Businesses: Mentoring brings clarity, accountability, and the tools to reach the next level.

• Local & Experienced: Mentors with national and international experience across many industries.

• Eligibility: Open to small and medium businesses operating for 12+ months.

• Let’s Grow Together: We believe every business can benefit from mentoring. Register your interest:

Our Story

According to sunshine coast council, the sunshine coast is home to more than 33,000 local businesses – many of which are small businesses owned by local families. They are the backbone of our local economy and community. Their collective success or failures have broad reaching impacts on us all to some extent. Stronger businesses equates to more opportunities and a stronger economy and community.

Business Mentors Sunshine Coast (BMSC) is a Not-for-Profit having a positive impact on local businesses by supporting them to overcome challenges and grow and prosper.

The program has successfully delivered over 100 mentor sessions in the last 5 years to local businesses. BMSC was originally operating under the banner of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance since inception in September 2018. When the Chamber Alliance was wound up in 2023 BMSC forged an exciting new partnership with Mooloolaba Rotary Club and have now gained their own Not-For-Profit status.

BMSC is run by volunteers who have extensive business experience in executive management, marketing, accounting or similar roles in large organizations or have run and managed their own successful businesses. The collective knowledge spans across a broad array of industries. Mentors are typically retired, or in a position where they can afford the time to share their knowledge and experience and have a desire to give back.