Access your very own free business advisor
Running a Business is never easy! The to-do list endless and the should-do list even longer.
Whether your business has been impacted by COVID-19 or not, Council is offering a unique opportunity to reset and work on rather than in your business.
It might be a strategy to increase sales, lower costs, change markets or a hundred little things to give you more money and time. Whatever it is, it’s vital to separate the urgent from the important, get focused and be accountable, for these will order your world in a way that has the potential to transform your business fortunes.
Some business owners will attempt the strategic thinking alone, however the most consistently successful operators understand their short comings and confide in trusted sources (like a business partner or an accountant) on what direction and action to take. Those with the means, use specialist consultants and mentors to get ahead of the competition.
The Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) enables small business to get the strategic expertise and intelligence that bigger firms get Whether you're new to running a business or a seasoned business owner, a mentor can help you refine your business strategy, map out the direction that your business should be taking and assist in setting goals for your business to succeed.
With over 170 mentors and 30 years in operation, SBMS can help you find the right person with the right experience willing to help you with what your business needs. You can see one, or multiple mentors with different specialities if you need and if your first language is not English, the SBMS have many bilingual mentors you can access.
They are totally confidential and independent (think doctor/patient type relationship) and willing to help you make decisions on ANY business aspect – (marketing, finance, digital, merchandising, business strategies, branding, growth, succession planning, accounting, time management, human resources, staff training, pricing, inventory management, the list goes on).
They will not tell you how to run your business, just help you work through whatever your need, issue or opportunity is. And now Mentoring is Free to Venture Melton Business Network Members For a limited time, all businesses within the City of Melton can access the competitive advantage of a one-on-one business advisor for FREE!
Venture Melton will 100% subsidise your confidential consultations with an independent business expert from the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS).
So remember you don’t have to walk alone.
Expert one-on-one business advice is now available at ZERO cost.
To Book:
Login to the Venture Melton Business Network website and enter your Membership Password
Go to the section on Mentors and enter the free mentor voucher code into the online form.
You will be contacted by the SBMS who will allocate a suitable business advisor based on your business needs.
If you require assistance, simply Contact Peter Forbes on 9747 5499 or email peterfo@melton.vic.gov.au
City of Melton Business Mentor Program - Points to remember:
The free service is for Venture Melton Business Network members within the City of Melton.
First in, first served, so ACT NOW!
The Free program consists of up to four one-on-one sessions.
Non-Venture Melton Business Network members will need to join the network to get the voucher code necessary to access to the free mentoring. (membership is free and only takes a few minutes to join on the Venture Melton Business Network website).
Peter Forbes
Industry & Development Officer