Community Information and Referral Services: Mentoring Sessions
Your Secret Weapon to Business Success
The Small Business Mentoring Service Inc. (SBMS) is an independent non-profit organisation that works primarily with the Victorian Government's Office of Small Business to improve the employment potential, sales and profits of small businesses.
Mentors have backgrounds in marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, retailing, franchising, tourism and other fields. They are selected for their experience, people skills and their passion for helping businesses succeed.
For details on session costs and how to book, view mentoring profiles visit www.sbms.org.au
Contact Details
The Mentoring TeamPh: 1800 136 034
email: businessimprovement@iird.vic.gov.au
website: http://www.sbms.org.au
Postal Address
Operating Days & Times
Flexible - available through www.sbms.org.auEligibility
Designed for people considering starting a business or who are already involved in a small businessFees
SBMS is a not-for-profit association. Mentors are all volunteers and give their time for free. Costs cover an administration fee and mentors' out of pocket expenses.These prices incluse GST:
1 session with a mentor - $100
2 sessions with a mentor - $190
3 sessions with a mentor - $255
4 sessions with a mentor - $320
To gain the most from the program, we recommend four mentoring sessions of approximately 1.5 hours duration. This gives the mentor time to understand your business and its key issues, diagnose and prioritise the key matters requiring more attention, create and then refine action plans and work with you to achieve your goals.
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