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How to become a volunteer business mentor
Gain practical experience, industry knowledge, and unwavering commitment from mentors who understand your challenges and are dedicated to your growth.
What makes a great mentor
Experience
Our mentors bring years of practical business experience and have overcome many of the same challenges your business faces.
Knowledge
With expertise across various industries and business functions, our mentors provide valuable insights and practical advice.
Commitment
Our volunteer mentors are dedicated to helping Sunshine Coast businesses succeed and are committed to your growth.
Meet some of our Mentors
Joel Tyack
Business Management / Business
Development / Business Strategy
Joel has developed and managed various businesses
including 3 startups, with industry experience in
construction, healthcare, pets, manufacturing, IT and
property. He is currently the CEO of a health care
business.
Paul Whinnett
Human Resources / Business Development / OH&S
Paul has gained experience in management, managing
supermarkets and then breaking out to three successful
start-up businesses. The last 40 years have been in senior
management roles mentoring staff with strong knowledge
in HR, OHS and Business Development.
Trish Kenna
Business Management/Team Building
/ Training
Over 4 decades, as a stakeholder and co-owner, Trish has
operated businesses in building construction and
underground technology. Currently Trish consults in first
impression management, specialising in sales training and
human behaviour.
Tom Routledge
Hospitality & Catering / Business
Management/Business Processes
Spanning a long and successful career within the
hospitality industry, Tom has managed hotels, motels,
restaurants & cafes. He also has significant expertise in
developing & running conferences and events.
Helen Crick
Finance / Accountancy
Helen spent 30 years managing the risk assessment and
compliance functions for major international and domestic
banks. She now provides virtual and in person training to
banks focusing on effective business risk assessment and
problem loan management.
Danny Smith
Sales Strategy / Marketing
Danny is currently developing small business software
systems. Prior to this operated his camping and caravan
accessories business, which after expanding into the US
market, was divested.