Business Mentoring
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Looking to start your business but not sure where to turn?
Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you might need to do to bring your idea into reality?
We'll help you simplify your to-do list while clarifying your vision and give you the head start your new baby business needs.
I'm new to business - where do I start?
When you're new in business, it helps immensely to have the right kind of support. What can you expect from a Mentor, and how does the relationship work? Start by having a conversation. What is it that you want specific help with? Knowing where your knowledge gaps are can help you decide which mentor is the right fit for you.
Resources
A Mentor can provide you with resources and point you in the right direction for the tools you need to move forward in certain areas. Some of these might be tangible resources, and sometimes it's more wisdom-based.
Support
A Mentor can help guide you through decision-making, providing their own experiences, and help you know you're not alone on your journey.
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is meeting with a Mentor - either as a one-off meeting, or as a series of ongoing meetings - so the Mentor can share their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Mentee grow.
How is a mentor different to a coach?
A Coach is more focussed on developing the skills and abilities of the student, moving towards specific goals, in order to help the student reach their full potential.
What can I expect from a mentor?
You can expect a Mentor to meet you when they have said they can, and guide you in areas that they have more expertise in than you do. You will need to be clear on what types of challenges you're facing, to ensure you're speaking with the right Mentor.
How does a mentoring relationship work?
Mentoring can have significant benefit as an ongoing relationship. As the Mentor and Mentee get to know each other, the types of questions and answers provided in each direction become more specific. Over time, the challenge the Mentee was facing will become less challenging, as they have learned the skills to overcome it, and the Mentor will no longer be needed for that particular challenge; the relationship will come to a natural close, or it will evolve as further challenges are identified and the Mentor has the expertise required to address them.
Can TEO mentor me?
Yes. Karen has over 10 years experience working in small business in a variety of service-based industries. She can help you get your business set up from an idea to ABN, and get it running smoothly as a Sole Operator. Karen also has experience in this area with small teams, and can provide guidance on what to consider when taking on a first employee, and when is the right time to do so.
How it works
First, we'll ask you to complete a questionnaire to provide some background information. This will give us some context around who you are and what you do.
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Next, we'll meet (in person, on the phone or by video call) and talk specifically about your idea, where you're up to in the process.
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This will be a 90 minute meeting with Karen, and provide personalised, strategic help to get your business moving forward.
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From there, we can meet regularly - or perhaps the single meeting will be all you need to answer your questions. It's up to you.
Return on Investment
At the beginning of your business journey, you need two things - knowledge, and support.
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The information Karen will provide in this meeting will give you clarity around your idea as well as a concrete plan for how you'll implement it.
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Your business will be able to skip ahead in the fast lane, instead of going around in circles. You'll define what's most important to you, work to your strengths, and have a plan in place to cover your vulnerabilities.
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Best of all, you'll be creating a business that's aligned with your core values and on your way to success, in the way it means most to you, with the support you need to achieve your goals.
Your Investment
New Business Mentoring Session - 90 minutes: $330 (inc GST)
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