Volunteer Mentor

[fridoos]

Hi everyone,
I'd like to know if it is possible to find a retired/active entrepreneur/business executive out there who will be willing to donate a bit of their time to help me take my ad business to the next level?
I'm 51 and facing redundancy soon. All attempts to find another job have failed, so I have been working hard for the past 3 months to start selling ad spaces to local businesses in my brochure, but I'm struggling to market it.
With little or no savings (job basic rate) I'm in no position to pay for a business coach.
Any assistance at all will be appreciated.

 

[mhall]

Once you get made redundant and you sign on, ask for the New Enterprise Allowance programme. You will get a Mentor to help you with your business - just make sure you get a good one

 

[ethical PR]

http://www.prime.org.uk/

This charity provides support for over 50's to help them set up their business.

Might be a good starting point.

 

[businessfunding]

Both of the above

Or go to mntorsme.co.uk

 

[fridoos]

Thanks, folks.