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Startup
Mentoring

WHAT IS STARTUP MENTORING

The Business Mentors Sunshine Coast Entrepreneur Business Mentoring program is designed to guide owners through a process to ensure focus on what is most important at any point in time whilst providing an external view of your business model based on extensive business experience.

 

The program is available to Pre-Startups and some Businesses under 12-months old.

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$100

/ 3 sessions

  • 3 focussed mentoring sessions

  • Business concept validation and assessment

  • Startup strategy development

  • Initial business planning guidance

  • Option to upgrade to full program later

Perfect for entrepreneurs and new businesses looking to validate
their concept and establish a strong foundation for success.

Program Details

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Step 1 Sign Up
  • Complete the Mentee Expression of Interest form.
  • Once contacted, you will need to complete a Business Readiness Health Check designed to assess your preparedness and knowledge of what is required to start a business.
  • Agree to and sign a Confidentiality Agreement and Mentor/Mentee Agreement.
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Step 2 Matchmaking
  • We aim to provide the support and guidance to get you through the early days of your new business. We'll match you with two suitable mentors who have experience relevant to your business and industry.
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Step 3 Mentoring Sessions
(3x monthly mentoring sessions)

  • First Meeting: Meet your mentor to evaluate the results of your Business Readiness Health Check and establish a strong foundation for a successful mentoring relationship. An action plan for your road ahead will be developed.

  • Second Meeting: With your mentor, discuss progress, challenges, and strategies raised in the action plan. Diligent planning and research will save many future potential challenges.

  • Third Meeting: The final meeting will review your readiness to put your plans into action concerning finance, the Business Model, marketing, management systems, staff, premises, and regulatory compliance, etc.

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Step 4 Continuous Support
  • Even after the official mentoring period ends, you remain a part of our community. There is an opportunity to have additional meetings if required at $50.00 per session. Also, there will be ongoing networking opportunities and an option for you to take on a full 12-month mentorship as an active business for $300.00 per year.
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