About SBMS

SBMS Experienced Business Mentors are part of the Small Business Mentoring Service. SBMS is an incorporated not-for-profit association that started its journey in 1986 with just 14 members. Today there are over 120 Mentors across Australia who have the skills and experience to help small businesses.

Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) Inc

Our Mentors have diverse and interesting backgrounds and have either owned their own small business or worked in an organisation that has had strong links to small business. They are extremely passionate about the role that small business plays in the economy and carry out their Mentoring work on a voluntary basis.  They acknowledge that it can be difficult, lonely and at times financially worrying running a small business.

Our Mission Statement:

Our mission is to support SMEs to maximise their full potential.

Our Vision Statement:

To provide assistance for development, growth, increased profitability and employment to the small business community, by providing affordable and ongoing mentoring.

FAQ's

Who runs SBMS Inc.? 

The organisation is strategically managed by a Board drawn from the volunteer members, headed up by our Chair.

Is SBMS a Government department? 

No, the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) is an independent, not-for-profit Association.

How long have the SBMS Experienced Business Mentors been operating? 

The organisation started in 1986 with a few like-minded retired businessmen offering services to help small businesses. Over the years we have grown so that we now have around 130 Mentors, who volunteer their time to help small business owners to address issues and to grow their businesses.