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How to find a business mentor?
As per the Bureau of Labour Statistics, U.S.A., around 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years of their start, 45% in the first five years, and by the end of 10 years, around 65% of businesses have failed. Only 25% of new businesses can make it for15 years or more. There are multiple reasons behind the failure of a business in its initial stages; a prominent one among them is "not having a business mentor." Read moreThu, Jan, 06, 2022
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What to Look For in a Business Mentor?
Having a business mentor is a great way to support your growth as an entrepreneur. The right mentor can set you up for success by introducing you to influential people, guiding you through your highs and lows, and offering you suggestions on the best steps to take. While most people understand the benefits of having a business mentor, it’s rare to find someone who has one. Because finding the right mentor is not an easy task. Read moreTue, Feb, 09, 2021
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The Top 5 Mentee Misdeeds
In business mentoring relationships, the mentor and mentee both play specific roles. While most of the focus is on the role of the mentor since that individual typically holds more experience and influence, the role of the mentee is also critical. If the mentee misbehaves, makes mentoring mistakes, or otherwise doesn’t fulfill their role, it has the potential to derail the entire business mentoring relationship. Read moreMon, Sep, 28, 2020
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The Value of Mentoring Women
For professionals that seek an executive role, business mentoring can be a critical part of the journey. Having a professional mentor is important to professional women in particular, who face unique challenges in advancing in their careers. A professional mentorship can help women grow and advance in their careers in a number of important ways: Read moreMon, Aug, 31, 2020
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Top 5 Tips for Administering a Mentoring Program
Administering mentoring programs can be challenging. Whether the program is focused on career mentoring, business mentoring, or mentoring women, there’s a lot of moving pieces within any professional mentorship program. Read moreMon, Jul, 13, 2020
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Mentoring Goals: Examples for Inspiration
When mentors and mentees begin their journey together, one of the big topics of discussion involves mentoring goals. Read moreWed, Feb, 08, 2017
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How Can Your Company Motivate Mentors?
The biggest challenge for most mentoring programs is to get a sufficient number of mentors involved. To motivate mentors, there are two important factors your company should emphasize: Read moreWed, Sep, 25, 2013
