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Successful people never reach their goals alone
Our experienced business mentors can provide business advice and help you achieve your business goals with a wide diversity of background, skills and industry experience. GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE, FOCUSED ON RESULTS.
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"If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before."
Choose a Mentor that has the skills or industry background that can help you with your business. GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE, FOCUSED ON RESULTS.
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Running a Retail Business? You Don’t Have To Do It Alone.
Whether you’re running a florist, a boutique, or a bakery, tailored, affordable one-on-one business mentoring is available to help you grow. GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE, FOCUSED ON RESULTS.
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Find the Right Mentor to Support Your Next Step
Our mentors understand the challenges of small business because we’ve walked the path before.
Whether you’re facing a challenge or planning ahead, SBMS mentors are here to help.
Our Mentors
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Marcus McKenzie
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Finance, Management, Planning, Governance, Sales, Operations
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Matilda Parisi
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Finance, HR, Management, Sales
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David Newnham
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Management, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Sales, Exit/Succession
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David Hobson
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Finance, HR, Management, Marketing, Sales, Planning
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Leigh Powell
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Finance, Planning, Management, Sales, Relationships, Governance, Grants, Risk Management
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Robyn Davis
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Planning, Governance
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Sam Babbar
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Finance, Governance, Management, Planning, Sales
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John Mortimore
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Management, Marketing, Sales, Planning, Finance, Governance, Online, HR
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David McCutc...
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Finance, Management, Marketing, Sales
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Derrick Goh
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Management, Finance, Marketing, Sales, HR
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Tina Fernandez
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Sales, Marketing, Planning, HR, Management
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Srini Sriniv...
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Management, Finance, Marketing, Sales, HR, Governance, Grants, Relationships
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Ian Lawrence
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Management, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Governance, Relationships
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Martin Bailey
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Management, Marketing, Planning, Relationships, Sales
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James Kirby
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Finance, Marketing, Exit/Succession
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Michael Lappen
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Sales, Relationships, Finance, Management, Online, Planning, Grants, Web & Online Marketing, ...
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Barry Barber
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Operations, Planning, Grants, Exit/Succession, HR, Management, Marketing
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Keat Chiew
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Marketing, Management, Sales, Online, Planning
Choose the mentoring package that suits your needs.
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One session. Practical help.
$192.50 (inc. GST)
Perfect for quick advice or solving a specific issue.
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60-90 minute 1:1 mentoring session
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Choose your own SBMS mentor
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Virtual, or in-person where available
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Written session summary provided
Ideal if you need:
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A sounding board for your business idea or plan
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Quick clarity on a specific challenge
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A first step to see how mentoring fits your needs
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Three sessions. Real progress.
$544.50 (inc. GST)
Work through a business challenge or opportunity with tailored support.
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Three 60-90 minute sessions
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Written summaries to track your progress
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Package saving of $30 on single session pricing
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You want support to address a business priority area
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You’re refining strategy or exploring growth
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You’re looking for structure and accountability
Best Value
Five sessions. Strategic impact.
$874.50 (inc. GST)
Build a lasting relationship with your mentor for long-term impact.
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Five 60-90 minute sessions
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Deeper support across multiple business areas
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Tailored plan and staged actions
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Save $80 compared to individual sessions
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Business owners seeking ongoing guidance
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Strategic planning, growth, or succession
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Staying accountable and keeping momentum over time
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