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Looking for a mentor

Jan 16, 2008 10:31 PM

insider365 1 posts since
Jan 16, 2008

I have previously started several business and all 3 did'nt make it. I recently started another one. I am looking for a business mentor, someone I can call once or twice a week to go over what I am doing and give me some good advice.

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nishantk 13 posts since
Nov 9, 2007

1. Re: Looking for a mentor Jan 16, 2008 10:41 PM

Hi Insider365,

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Thanks and Regards,
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Lighthouse24 2,396 posts since
Oct 10, 2007

2. Re: Looking for a mentor Jan 17, 2008 3:06 AM

Welcome to the community, insider365. Just so we know exactly what you're looking for . . .

A "mentor" would generally provide guidance (for free) to help develop an individual. A "consultant" would generally provide advice (for a fee) to help develop a business.

If you decide you're looking for a consultant, I'm one of several in the community who works with small business clients. Please scan our profiles, read some of the advice we've offered to others here, and visit our websites. That will probably give you a "short list" of who could best help you. After that, just get in touch with the possible candidates and see who you "click" with.

Nobody wants to see you going down a fourth time. Best wishes!

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Lighthouse24 2,396 posts since
Oct 10, 2007

3. Re: Looking for a mentor Jan 17, 2008 3:09 AM

in response to: Lighthouse24

P.S. A "coach" would do a little of both (individual and business development) for a fee, and a "SCORE counselor" would do a little of both for free.

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DomainDiva 1,731 posts since
Oct 10, 2007

4. Re: Looking for a mentor Jan 17, 2008 7:40 AM

Hi!!! I am the DomainDiva...Diva of all things domain based! I have been self employed for 12 years as an aircraft records and maintenance consultant and am now doing the 'tech start up'. I have been abused enough by the more knowledgeable business people I know and would be more than happy to listen, help out and advise!. My contact info is on my profile.

Give me a shout this evening. I start traveling this weekend for a 747 lease return but email is always available!

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LUCKIEST 7,932 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

5. Re: Looking for a mentor Jan 17, 2008 7:54 AM

Welcome to this website. I am a SCORE Counselor and would be happy to help mentor you FREE.
Do you have a WRITTEN Business or Marketing Plan?? I could be that someone you can call to go over what you
doing and give you some good FREE advice.
Please email me at " pdeig@juno.com " and include a phone number.
LUCKIEST

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intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008

6. Re: Looking for a mentor Jan 17, 2008 10:07 AM

I would have to say your best bet for a business mentor would be someone from SCORE or the US Small Business Administration.

Both have offices in all parts of the country, and both are offer advice for free.

I am by no means a business advisor, but would not mind networking with you to discuss business.

Visit my companies website or drop me an email.

http://www.intechspecial.com
info@intechspecial.com

Welcome to the community!

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CEO Space 271 posts since
Jan 13, 2008

7. Re: Looking for a mentor Jan 17, 2008 10:20 AM

Insider,

Welcome to the forum.

I have mentored many people all over the world to success for no fee. I retired 5 years ago from my own successful businesses.

I would be willing to talk to you and find out a bit more about you and see if we are a match.

No commitment yet, just to start a conversation and find out more about each other.

Email me at kathyhadley@earthlink.net

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TGA000 33 posts since
Jan 17, 2008

8. Re: Looking for a mentor Jan 17, 2008 4:51 PM

What sort of biz are you working on now? What were the problems with the last ones?

Shoot me an email or something. I'm not sure if the mentor thing will work, but I've been in your shoes enough times to maybe shed some light on a few ideas!

Never hurts to chat.

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gymrat 20 posts since
Dec 10, 2007

9. Re: Looking for a mentor Feb 9, 2008 7:41 AM

in response to: CEO Space

Hi CEO Space,

I am interested in hearing about the type of people you've mentored in the past. And could you also explain a bit more about the successful businesses you retired from? Like everyone else here, I too want to start my own business and want to learn as much as I can. Thank you.

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meek10 8 posts since
Feb 25, 2008

10. Re: Looking for a mentor Feb 25, 2008 9:06 PM

Hi! I suggest that you try the product that I am promoting and visit the website www.msxgxl.com and you may be interested to know about doing a business that would help out keeping the body energetic and look young. Am new in the business and tried the product, its really great. My email ad is belenbest777@yahoo.com.

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WITrading 6 posts since
May 17, 2008

11. Re: Looking for a mentor Jun 11, 2008 10:12 PM

From what I am gathering from the information that you have given, sounds like you have started more than one business. If this is the case, i would suggest going back to your first business and see where you had problems, do the same thing with each one of the business you have started. The only way to succeed is to fail.

If you are interested please visit our website at www.lwilliamswit.biz

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SB.i2i 16 posts since
Feb 15, 2008

12. Re: Looking for a mentor Jun 18, 2008 1:53 PM

in response to: CEO Space

CEO Space,
I recently posted a message regarding seeking expertise in marketing our product. If interested in helping, would like to communicate and get your feedback. Please review the latest post for more information.
Thanks,

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lalithabrahma 41 posts since
Mar 1, 2008

13. Re: Looking for a mentor Jun 19, 2008 9:09 AM

"I have previously started several business and all 3 did'nt make it. I
recently started another one. I am looking for a business mentor,
someone I can call once or twice a week to go over what I am doing and
give me some good advice"

1. It is good to take one step backwards and then move two steps forward. Probably you might want to sit down and write down why do you feel that you didnn't make it. May be you have not chose the right type of business.
2. What is the nature of your business? I have written an article based on my experience. Hope this helps.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Small-Business-
Owners---Do-You-Have-a-Business-Coach?&#38
;id=1092976

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fccgold12 31 posts since
Dec 26, 2007

14. Re: Looking for a mentor Jul 11, 2008 7:46 PM

Try us if you are interested in our business.

http://www.goldinterlink.com

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