Mentoring
Mentoring describes a relationship where a more experienced person offers guidance and support to a less experienced person. This kind of support in business can be invaluable and may make your enterprise even more successful than you thought possible.
Our favourite links
shell-livewire.org Shell LiveWIRE's business mentors are on hand to answer your questions on starting and running a business.
iba.org.uk The Institute of Business Advisers provides business support and mentoring for small to medium enterprises and start-ups. Use the Adviser Locator to find the right business adviser for your needs.
horsesmouth.co.uk When faced with a choice, challenge or change in life, do you ever wonder how other people coped with the same situation? Horsesmouth is an informal mentoring website where you can benefit from the experience of people who have been in your shoes. Why not help others by sharing what you've learnt too?
uksmallbusinessforums.co.uk Get advice and support from small business owners in the UK Small Business Forums. It's a great place to ask a question, share an experience or just chat with other people in a similar situation to yourself.
Other useful links
businessadvicecentre.co.uk/volunteer Business Volunteer Mentors provide experienced business persons to developing small and medium sized businesses in Devon and Cornwall.
princestrust.org.uk The Prince's Trust offers ongoing business mentoring as part of its start-up support package.