Cumbria Business Growth Hub is launching a new mentoring programme giving businesses of any size, age and sector the opportunity to work with a carefully selected, experienced and highly qualified business mentor for six months starting in January 2024.
The role of a mentor is to encourage the personal and professional development of their mentee by sharing their knowledge, expertise and experience.
The mentoring relationship is built on mutual trust, respect and communication. It involves both parties meeting regularly to exchange ideas, discuss progress and set goals for further development.
A mentor is a sounding board, a critical friend who provides ongoing personalised guidance, is non-judgmental, supportive, challenging, a catalyst for ideas and a confidant.
Mentors have your interests at heart and will provide a safe, confidential space for you to talk about your business, giving you time to think rather than always fighting fires within the business.
Working with a mentor also takes away the isolation many small business owners feel and provides the support needed to move your business onto the next level.
Lesley Robinson, head of business support at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to support businesses and more importantly business owners.
“We’re looking to work with those who have clear goals and objectives they wish to achieve in 2024.
“All mentors are ready and willing to help you grow your business, and we have some serious knowledge and expertise in our mentoring team.”
