Following the completion of our very successful pilot programme we’re now recruiting for our next cohort of business leaders. 

Two mentees from the Food & Drink sector were supported through our pilot programme and both saw huge benefits working with a mentor and have been able to move their businesses onto the next level. 

The programme will run from September to February, meeting once a month with the mentor at a cost of £895 +VAT per business.  

Don’t just take our word for it, read the below testimonials from three clients who were supported. 

“I found the mentoring programme really helpful. Every month we would review one area of the business and then take action accordingly. My mentor (Gail) took the time to really understand my business and provide helpful insights. As an already busy small business owner, I found the suggested actions each month very achievable and the accountability encouraged me to take them forward. At the end of the 6 months I feel happy with where the business is now and how to take it forward.”  

“The mentor sessions have been very useful in helping find a way through the various issues and helped me drill down to what the priorities are. The mentor was flexible in organising the meetings which helped” 

“My experience working with a business mentor as part of this pilot has been amazing. Prior to this opportunity I had been looking into collaborating with a mentor, but cost was an issue. This 6-month programme allowed me to collaborate with a mentor that was affordable in terms of where my business was with the aim to grow and be able to continue to collaborate with a mentor. 

From the start my mentor Ben Hickman and I clicked, and he understood me, my business, and my goals. Through our monthly sessions, Ben was great in helping clear the fog and have clarity on what steps to take and what to work on that would develop the business. Prior to collaborating with Ben, I would think of a million things I thought I needed to do, did not know what to work on first and therefore nothing would get done to move the business forward.  

Since collaborating with Ben, I am in a stronger position, have clarity on where I am going and need to do to achieve my goals. Following the completion of the 6-month pilot, I am continuing to collaborate with Ben to continue this journey in developing both myself and my business.  

I would highly recommend this opportunity to anyone who is looking to develop their business as well as themselves as a business owner” 

With seven highly qualified and experienced mentors we’re ready to help you work on you and your business. Anyone interested in finding out more please email Lesley Robinson – lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk