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GETTING THE MOST FROM A MENTOR

The hardest part about getting a mentor via the Business Mentors New Zealand (BMNZ) service is making that initial decision you need support. One of the biggest mistakes anyone trying to establish or grow a business can make is thinking they have all the skills and knowledge required.

Mentors are experienced business people and differ from business consultants or coaches.

While a consultant is very task-oriented (i.e. “Give me a social media marketing strategy.”), a mentor might ask “Why do you

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