About MentorNet
Grow your business with the help of a Mentor.
MentorNet is the Australian Businesswomen's Network's mentoring program for women in business. The program uses up-to-the-minute e-learning technology (including the internet, webinars, blogs and teleconferences) to deliver information, education, networking and mentoring that helps women expand their business skills and create a business plan. MentorNet is delivered over a six-month period. And, you can participate from the comfort of your own home.
Work ON Your Business with the help of a Mentor.
How does it work?
There are two aspects to the program. 1. The improvement of your business knowledge through training in key areas of business and 2. The support of a mentor to help you acheive your business goals.
Mentors (men or women with over five years business experience) provide mentoring to women business owners following a structured and planned approach to business building. The program covers business-skills development training, mentoring and peer collaboration. Subject-matter experts facilitate educational webinars (web seminars) to deliver business-skills training.
MentorNet gives you education and resources that allow you to:
- increase your confidence as a business owner
- have more direction and a clear plan for your business
- get new skills in marketing, business planning, finances, technology, business development, human resource management and more
- access the helpful advice and experience of a mentor
- collaborate with like-minded women who are also growing a business
Who is eligible to participate?
All participants (both mentors and mentorees) in the program must be operating a business. Mentors may be men or women who have owned and operated their business for a minimum of five years. Mentors can be located nationally, even globally. Each mentor will support up to four or five mentorees through a program. Mentoree positions are available to women who have been in business for at least six months and operate their business anywhere within Australia. The mentor commitment is approx 36-48 hours over six months.
Program Outcomes:
By the end of program, you will have created a detailed business plan incorporating marketing, operations and financial plans. You will have received training in core business development skills and collaborated with a growing network of peers.
Small-group mentoring and peer support occur concurrent with business skills training. By the end of the program, you will have consolidated the business skills trainings, identified deficiencies in your skills and taken appropriate action to train in these areas.
The mentors will have provided guidance and direction in business management and provided coaching and encouragement.
As a result of participating in the program mentors and mentorees will have expanded their national networks and made contacts that can provide ongoing support after the completion of the program. The role of the mentor and peer collaboration increases the feedback, commitment and accountability of meeting these targets.
Apply now to reserve your place. Or arrange a free 30-minute consultation to determine if you are 'Mentor Ready'. Use coupon code: CONSULT to get this $95 consultation for free.
What Others Say About MentorNet
Meet some of our MentorNet mentors and mentorees and read how they have benefited from being a part of this mentoring program.
MentorNet Success Stories
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I have found a new level of passion for my business
The Mentornet Program has been an invaluable tool for both my business and my personal growth. With the help of my Mentor and my pod members, I have found a new level of passion for my business and developed clear goals and systems, which give me the direction and tools required to establish growth and success. The on going support and advice is invaluable and the process is fun and rewarding.
Jade Harley - Future Events
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I am more focused on what I'm trying to do
I can't believe I've been in the program for 2 months now. How time flies. I'm really so pleased to be involved in the program - primarily from the perspective that I'm having to look objectively at the business and acknowledge what I have achieved. I feel very positive and optimistic about business and what we are working towards. I'm writing down goals - which I have never done before. I feel that I am also more focussed on what I'm trying to do.
I've been so pleased to be involved with the mentor program. I have found that I'm thinking more critically about the business and assessing everything from a more objective perspective. I'm also gaining a better appreciation of the work I have done and am doing - it's a good pat on the back. The biggest gain has been in my confidence as a business woman - I feel I can say that I am a business woman and mean it!
Kerrie-Ann Sheppard - Kassan Events
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MentorNet is forcing me to spend time work on ON my business, not just IN it
I'm so glad I'm doing this program. It's forcing me to sit down, STOP and spend time working on my business, instead of in it. The last month has been out-of-control hectic and it's a relief to take some time out, see which direction I'm heading & put myself back on course.
Carissa Linden - Carissa Linden Interior Design |
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It's challenging me to spend time thinking about my vision and goals
I really enjoyed our pod session yesterday and I felt re-energised for the work I do in my business and on my business and I feel like a weight has lifted.
Jacqui Manning - Mind Advantage |
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I felt re-energised for the work I do
I'm excited by the program so far. I like the way it's challenging me to spend time on really thinking about my vision and goals, and to start breaking down the steps towards achieving them.
Dana Strong - Strong Ideas |
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I offered my services because of its use of leading-edge technology
ABN has conducted Mentoring programs in the past and I have participated as both a Mentoree initially and later as a Mentor. I gained enormous benefit from both roles. As a Mentor, I enjoy the satisfaction of helping a (usually) young person "find their feet" and help them grow and develop as business owners. All the women I have mentored have appreciated having an objective person who they can use as a confidential sounding board and who understand what it's like to start a new business.
I offered my services for this ABN Program because of its use of leading edge technology and innovative processes for delivering the content of the Program. I believe this technology is the way of the future and will provide many more women (and men for that matter) the opportunity to participate in this valuable learning experience.
Linda McDonald - Corporate Learning |
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I gain immense satisfaction from providing encouragement to my mentorees
I've been involved in mentoring for over ten years now and can highly recommend it on both a personal and professional level. As a mentor, I gain immense satisfaction from providing encouragement to my mentorees; and from watching them grow in confidence and expertise as they achieve things they never thought possible in all aspects of their life.
Susan McGrath - META Australia and New Zealand |
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The individual and shared insights facilitated by the Mentors are invaluable
The feedback I get from Mentorees is that the program content is valuable whereas the individual and shared insights facilitated by the Mentors are invaluable. The sharing of ideas and experiences will really fast track your growth as an entrepreneur.
Dennis Roberts - The Coaching Professionals |
Read more success stories here.
How to Apply
Entry into the MentorNet program is by application. Apply today to ensure consideration for the next program. Once your Application Form has been received you will be contacted to confirm your participation.
All participants (both mentors and mentorees) in the program must be operating a business. Mentors may be men or women who have owned and operated their business for a minimum of five years. Mentors can be located nationally, even globally. Each mentor will support up to four or five mentorees through a program. Mentoree positions are available to women who have been in business for at least six months and operate their business anywhere within Australia. The mentor commitment is approx 36-48 hours over six months.
