Whether you are thinking about starting a business in Dorset or you are already successfully trading, we would strongly advise you to consider finding a business mentor.
Even the most successful business people recognise that they do not know everything and that an impartial outside perspective can be invaluable. Unlike working for a company, as an entrepreneur, you do not have a boss to turn to or to ask for a second opinion. A good mentor will learn about you, your business, your strengths and weaknesses. This combined with their own wisdom and experience, will provide you with an ongoing support mechanism.
Established in 2005 Dorset Business Mentors - formerly known as DorMen - was a founder member of the National Mentoring Network and is acknowledged as one of the most established and experienced services in the UK. We have developed a strong reputation for accurately matching mentors’ skills and expertise with the needs and goals of local business.
Ensuring our clients remain the focus of all we do, our offer responds to your needs: ensuring you can access any specialist expertise among our Mentors, providing exclusive skills workshops developed in direct response to the needs of our clients and facilitated peer-to-peer networking - all for no additional cost.
Central to our mission is to ensure our service remains incomparable and accessible to all businesses. Accredited and part-funded by Dorset’s local authorities we work closely with Partners who share our mission to support business growth and ensure an effective response to your individual business needs.
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We are happy to promote anyone who provides a relevant product or service and is prepared to offer friendly support to local start-ups.
Our partners have been kind enough to help us and are keen to help you too.
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There will not be any pressure nor will you be under any obligation to buy paid services.
Alternatively you can contact Andy Pringle at andy@syob.net and he can help guide you with more information or suggest the best person to contact.
We are delighted to promote suitable businesses and organisations completely FREE of charge. Your coverage can contain: logo, company name, brief description, special offers, telephone number and link to your website.
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