VOLUNTEER BUSINESS MENTORS WANTED ACROSS CUMBRIA
CREA are looking for experienced business people who are prepared to use their hard won experience and skills to benefit the local business community. You may be retired, between businesses or careers, or still running your business but are prepared to volunteer some regular time to mentor a young businesses owner, someone making a step change or wanting to take time out from the day to day priorities to think about where they are going with their business.
- Qualifications to be a mentor:
- Excellent understanding of Business Planning and Finance
- Ability to create a good working relationship with client
- Ability to listen, motivate, guide and support
- You may also have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Sales and Marketing
- Legal/Intellectual Property Issues
- HR or H&S
- IT and business applications
- Tendering and pricing contracts
What are the Advantages of Being a Business Mentor?
• Opportunity to develop existing and acquire new skills
• Continuous self-development
• Meeting up with other like minded business people
• Satisfaction of seeing supported businesses progress
• Using your skills and knowledge to benefit local community
Mileage expenses are paid to our volunteer mentors for training, network meetings and meeting up with clients.
If you think you may have what it takes or have any suggestions of potential mentors please contact:
Jo Hampson, c/o Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, Lake District Business Park, Mint Bridge Road, Kendal, LA9 6NH. E-mail: jo@crea.co.uk
Tel: 01931 716638
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