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Somerset’s finest business leaders are offering free mentoring

As part of their commitment to support local businesses, Somerset Council is offering six hours of free mentoring to Somerset small and medium (SME) sized businesses over a six-month period.


Why choose a mentor? 

A mentor offers a unique perspective that goes beyond what your team can provide. Drawing from their own experiences, mentors help identify blind spots, uncover hidden opportunities, and hold you accountable. Whether it’s optimising profits, finding new markets, refining growth strategies, or navigating complex business challenges, a mentor’s guidance can be invaluable.

Entrepreneurs worldwide recognise the value of having a mentor. Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Mark Zuckerberg are just a few examples of successful business leaders who credit their achievements to the guidance and insights provided by mentors.

According to Richard Branson,

“If you ask any successful businessperson, they will always have had a great mentor at some point along the road.”


What Somerset Business Mentoring Programme offers

  • Free Support: Somerset based SME’s who have traded for over a year, with 2+ employees can access six hours of personalised mentorship at no cost.
  • Comprehensive Areas of Assistance: Our mentors cover a wide range of topics, including growth strategy, finance, marketing, HR, e-commerce, bid writing, acquisition, and exit strategy.
  • Expertise from Industry Leaders: Our mentors include former NASDAQ CEOs, successful serial entrepreneurs, and senior executives who have worked with UK and USquoted businesses..
  • Impartial Sounding Board: Benefit from an objective perspective that helps you make informed decisions.

How to get started

Interested SMEs can visit the website to learn more and apply.

Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your business growth with expert guidance!

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