Seeing the big picture
Every business owner faces morale-damaging challenges, but a caring mentor can steer you back on course while providing a wider scope and various lenses to see your business through.
This way, you can focus on what matters most, and build the confidence to handle even bigger, more complex issues.
Pedals in motion: How a Business Mentor helped one business owner ride the road to growth
When Liam Harrison launched Pedals Couriers, he wasn't just starting a business, he was offering a smarter way to move. His idea was as simple as it was revolutionary: same-day, urgent courier deliveries via electric cargo bikes.
As Pedals grew, Liam reached a point where he needed external guidance from someone who had been there before and could offer real-world insights on scaling a business through franchising. That's when he discovered Business Mentors New Zealand.
He was matched with a Mentor who brought a calm, experienced perspective to their informal catch-ups.
For Liam, those conversations were more than just updates, they became vital thinking space.
Mentorship gave Liam the space to reflect, test ideas, and move forward with greater confidence.
With the right guidance, decisions felt more grounded, and opportunities became clearer, reinforcing the value of having someone experienced to bounce ideas off.
For Liam, mentorship was more than just helpful, it was transformative.
He encourages other business owners to put their egos aside and seek out support.
Fill in your skill gaps
Few business owners have all the fundamental, key skills to run a business. These skills range from marketing and hiring new talent, to paying taxes and overseeing the complexities of daily operations.
However, these skills can all be learned.
A business mentor can pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to hone in on where you can improve.
For example, if your employees keep stumbling over important tasks even after you’ve given instructions, mentoring can help you identify ways to communicate with greater clarity.
Setting realistic goals
Founders and business owners can get discouraged when they fail to hit growth targets or achieve measurable progress.
Experienced business mentors have been in your shoes. They understand that true success is not about winning all the time.
Mentors are often willing to share the successes and failures of their personal journeys.
On that foundation, your mentor can help you build realistic, achievable goals that you can work on over time.
With these expectations, you’ll have the confidence to act on your goals and make well-thought-out decisions.
A support system in tough times
Beyond the temporary pressures and hassles, business ownership can come with emotional highs and lows. This causes many business owners to falter. Business mentoring, however, can prevent this.
A mentor can be your cheerleader in tough times, showing you how your current setbacks can produce resilience and triumph in the future.
A mentor can also offer encouragement and support to help you push through hard moments.