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Before MentorNet my business had been plodding along for 4 years. Now, coming towards the end of the journey I have a structure for my business plan that I understand and use. I have learnt concepts and techniques I... read more
This program has given me a renewed focus on my business. The deadlines for tasks set have been instrumental in helping me achieve the first draft of my business plan on paper and not have it floating around in... read more
MentorNet forces me to set aside time to work on my business. The program has increased my business skills and enabled me to put together a big picture plan for the business. Belinda Peake – Fuzzy Advertising read more
We are only one month into the program however I see the Mentornet program as an opportunity to meet many like minded people but from a diverse range of backgrounds and businesses. Experienced program co-ordinators and mentors keep you... read more
At the beginning I was adamant about dropping my patternmaking and effectively dissolving that part of the business. Bronwyn, my mentor, has encouraged me and shown me how to keep that part of the business and how to make... read more
It is early days. I have only been in the program for a few weeks. Already I am constantly thinking about when I will sit down to the next task. I am exercising more regularly and visioning my future... read more
It’s good for me to see and realise again that we all have different strengths and abilities and that even though it might look like someone has got his business together they might also still be learning to write... read more
When I heard and read about the MentorNet program last year, I really like to join but I was not sure if they would accept my application because of my age or the years I’ve operated my business. Anyway,... read more
I always had a plan in my head of exactly what I wanted to do. I was a small business person who worked in my store seven days a week. I have now learnt the value of working ON... read more
I just started, however all my questions re employing staff has been cleared so easily! I feel that after the program I’ll still keep using my updated/improved business plan. It is not going to sit on the shelf! Nina... read more
With the advent of our new Federal Government, the time is ripe for change. Labor is promising a raft of changes, ranging from cutting red tape for small business, to restoring unfair dismissal protection, introducing an entitlement of up... read more
Childcare is one of the many public policy issues of concern raised by ABN members. It’s hard to access, hard to afford for many working parents and quality is a concern. Ratios of carers to children are generally not... read more
