Young Entrepreneur Mentoring is focused on entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35 years with a passion for entrepreneurship who have been working in their business for at least a year, but who may not have all the business skills and experience they need to succeed and grow.

Participants must be committed to making a difference in their business and be:

• aged 18-35 years old
• a business owner based in NSW
• own a small business for over 12 months
• able to identify a business goal or hurdle suitable of being addressed through this Program
• prepared to work with a Mentor.

Program Components

1. Workshops focussing on business growth are tailored to respond to the current and real issues that affect you as business owner. Topics include: Business Planning; Marketing; Finance and two optional business topics. Workshops are offered over 10 or more hours of interactive sessions.
2. Business mentoring assistance. Participants will be matched with an experienced business mentor, who offers an opportunity to discuss any issues that you may be facing. Mentoring may be individual, group mentoring or online. The mentor offers insights into what it is like to run a small business and provides guidance and direction.

The Young Entrepreneur Program offers long-lasting business skills, online discussion forums and sessions for relevant and real issues coupled with networking opportunities with other like-minded young business owners who are also just starting to grow their businesses.

Benefits of Mentoring

• Growth in confidence and self-esteem
• Improved knowledge and business skills
• Increased motivation and enthusiasm
• Understanding external business environments
• Overcoming isolation
• A toolkit of resources for your business

"The Young Entrepreneurs Business Mentoring Program was an extremely valuable experience and everything about it has provided me with new insights and perspectives in the way I look at myself and my business."

Daniel Dietrich, Direct IT Solutions, Penrith Young Entrepreneur Program 2011

Upcoming Young Entrepreneur Programs in 2012

• Sydney Metro - commencing 9 February 2012
  Contact Jessica at The Frank Team - jessica@frankteam.com.au or 0414 410 687
• Northern Rivers - Byron Bay - commencing 1 March 2012
  Contact Belinda on 02 6622 6145 or belinda.green@business.nsw.gov.au or click here.

General Enquiries
mentoring.smallbiz@business.nsw.gov.au

View the webcast of the Small Business September 2011 event The Essential Young Entrepreneur Event: Passion - Perspective - Possibilities.