Welcome to May's edition of Mentoring Monthly, the newsletter bringing you news and case studies from the Get Mentoring scheme.
This month we’ve got more great case studies from mentors who have completed the Get Mentoring training, including Laura Howard, winner of the 'IAB Small Business Mentor of the Year 2012' Award.
We've also, amongst other news, included information about a new finance guide for women business owners and free courses available from the National Careers Service.
As always, if you know of anyone that would make a great mentor, please help us spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to them or by using the 'Tell a Friend' tool on the Get Mentoring homepage.
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Earlier this month, Laura Howard, won the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) 'Small Business Mentor of the year 2012' Award for making 'an outstanding contribution as a volunteer business mentor over the past year'. more
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A mentor's story: After leaving her job as a chartered accountant to have children, Cyd Smith was tempted back into part-time employment by a former client. When that position came to an end Cyd was encouraged to start up her own business. Twenty years later it is still going strong and Cyd is able to support others and they start and grow their businesses. more
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A Mentor's Story: Colette Harrison from Durham has already experienced the benefits of mentoring, developing an ongoing business relationship that has lasted over a decade in the process. The Get Mentoring scheme has offered her a great opportunity to do more of the same, and meet a range of interesting people in the process. more
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Looking for a mentor? Visit Mentorsme, the UK's free online gateway aimed at connecting new and growing businesses with mentoring services. The site offers micro, small and medium-sized enterprises access to a list of quality-assured business mentoring organisations across Britain.
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A Mentor's Story: Sheryl Miller has had a high flying career career in blue chip companies for over 20 years. She now has a new venture and is a champion for many other women aiming to achieve their goals. Find out what has inspired Sheryl to add volunteer mentoring to her busy work and personal life. more
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A mentor's story: Paul Etheridge has been impressed by the calibre of mentors coming through the Get Mentoring scheme. The former business planner and management consultant who now runs GoldenTime Toys found a real benefit in being able to tailor the distance learning course to his needs. more
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Learning for free
If your mentee is under 24 and interested in improving their skills, some courses are offered for free because they are paid for by the Government.
Find out more about the skills and support offered by the National Careers Service.
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A big hello to everyone we met at the Business Startup show at the Excel this month. It was great joining the Business in You stand at the show. We're happy to welcome many new mentors on board and to meet several mentees too, who, as well as being signposted to Mentorsme, will be invited to receive free membership of the IoEE so that they can meet new mentors online. If you have completed the Get Mentoring training activate your free IoEE membership by using your unique certificate number and signing up here.
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