COURSE STARTS APRIL  2009 -MENTORS REQUIRED!

Contact Yesim on (02) 92120555 to book into informtion session 10th March 2009

This Mentor Program assists emerging women business owners (Mentorees) to grow their business by linking them with experienced business people (Mentors).

Using a combination of mentoring and practical sessions, the program assists women to improve their business skills and confidence, foster networking and successfully manage business growth.

Participants also have the opportunity to discuss issues online during the program via a dedicated Chat Forum.

Statistics for the two programs facilitated by The Eastern Suburbs BEC (ESBEC) in 2008 are:

100%  of participants reported an increase in business skills and confidence. State average 96%.
82% of participants reported an increase in business networks. State average 82%.
52% of participants reported an increase in business turnover.State average 50%.
22% of participants employed more staff. State average 17%.

What's Involved
What Mentorees say about the Program
How to Become a Mentor or Mentoree  (Download mentor & mentoree application forms word  )
View Case Studies 

Program delivered on behalf of The NSW Department of State & Regional Development

Click here to download Mentor Application Form (Word)
Click here to download Mentoree Application Form (Word)

What's Involved

The Women in Business Mentor Program runs over a period of six months and consists of a total of 45 hours. The components and hours involved are as follows:

Business Skills Workshops - 18 hours

• Business Planning
• Financial Management
• Marketing
• Strategic Selling

Business Forums - 5 hours

• Business Expo
• Business Panel Discussion

Networking Event - 2 hours

One-on-One Mentoring Meetings - 20 hours

Mentoring takes place over the six month program period. The timeframes of meeting between Mentorees and Mentors are jointly agreed. Mentorees are also required to attend two introductory briefing sessions.

What Mentorees say about the Program

"I would definitely recommend new businesswomen to do the course. It's a wealth of information, a centre for support and it can even help you save thousands of dollars when decision making."

Diane Costa, Marketing Mechanics

 "I would recommend the Women in Business Mentor Program to any small business operator who wants to build and develop their business, wants a confidence booster and wants to develop a powerful network of supportive, likeminded business people". 

Deborah Barit, Impressive Interviews 

How to Become a Mentor or Mentoree

Contact reception on (02) 92120555 or email yesim@easternsuburbsbec.com.au

Click here to download Mentor Application Form (Word)
Click here to download Mentoree Application Form (Word)

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