
With a business mentor, you can step outside the day to day running of your business to take a look at your business as a whole and see the opportunities and issues you face, or potentially will face.
HAVING A MENTOR –
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Instills discipline
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Allows you to work on your business
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Helps you gain perspective
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Supports your decision making
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Helps you know where you should go for research or to get answers
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Helps you identify gaps that may need addressing
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Helps you find solutions quickly
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Helps you focus on measuring performance
A GOOD MENTOR –
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Is patient
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Has good general business experience in either their own business or a senior management role
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Is a great listener and offers support
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Can understand the business quickly
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Can focus on what the business is about and the skill levels of the business owner