10 May 2010

Expressions of Interest are sought from local councils, chambers of commerce, business enterprise centres, industry associations and not-for-profit organisations to register to deliver streams of Industry & Investment NSW’s Business Mentoring Program. Organisations that are outside this scope will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Organisations can register their interest to deliver any or all of the following streams over the next three years:

• Young Entrepreneur Mentoring – MentorMate
• Women in Business Mentoring
• Small Business Mentoring

Each stream runs for up to five months and has four integrated components:

• 15 hours of business skills workshops;
• 10 hours of mentoring;
• working on a special business project or outcome; and
• networking.

Program outcomes for participants include:

• improving business management skills for small business owners/managers
• identifying and facilitating business growth strategies for small businesses; and
• providing opportunities for small business owners/managers to network and develop strategic alliances.