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This page provides an opportunity to hear direct from our mentored clients about the difference Dorset Business Mentors has made to them. We will be adding video case studies to this page on a weekly basis.

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Resilience Rewarded: Historic Building Revitalisation
Community, Charity
Resilience Rewarded: Historic Building Revitalisation
Community, Charity

Once at risk of demolition, Bridport’s historic LSi building was brought back to life by the Bridport Area Development Trust, with support from Dorset Business Mentors. Their guidance helped navigate major challenges and secure a sustainable future. Help is at hand for community-led projects.

Community, Charity
Josh Raynor - Cassette Creative Ltd
Young entrepreneur, Fledgling
Josh Raynor - Cassette Creative Ltd
Young entrepreneur, Fledgling

Josh Raynor of Cassette Creative Ltd approached us for mentoring as a pre-start. Today he has both reaped mainstream awards for his first products and is building a viable business set for success.

Young entrepreneur, Fledgling
Jodi Wright of Parents with Challenges (credit: the Samee Charity)
Fledgling
Jodi Wright of Parents with Challenges (credit: the Samee Charity)
Fledgling

This post links to an article published by DorsetBizNews entitled “Jodi’s tribute to mentor: He’s been amazing and without him, it would still be an idea”.

Fledgling
Gemma Murphy - View HR Ltd
Growth, Fledgling
Gemma Murphy - View HR Ltd
Growth, Fledgling

Gemma Murphy, owner of ViewHR Ltd, considers the contribution mentoring has made on her journey of business growth since it was 2 months old in 2015.

Growth, Fledgling
D & S Cable Braiding Ltd
Established, Growth
D & S Cable Braiding Ltd
Established, Growth

Referred by the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service, the case study of D&S Cabling illustrates how mentoring has helped its owners preserve, and reverse the national loss trend of, this specialist form of manufacture in the UK.

Established, Growth
Katherine Baldwin - Personal Coach
Growth
Katherine Baldwin - Personal Coach
Growth

Client Katherine Baldwin and joint programme manager Charlotte Bowater lift the lid on the benefits of mentoring and overcoming the feeling of being an ‘accidental businesswoman’.

Growth
N. R. Stoate & Sons
Established, Growth
N. R. Stoate & Sons
Established, Growth

Michael Stoate, 5th generation owner of N.R. Stoate & Sons, reflects on the mentoring support which has contributed to his increasing sales since 2014 in the region of 65% and the tonnage by 57%.

Established, Growth
My Diet in a Box
Growth
My Diet in a Box
Growth

Nas Amir Ahmadi shares her experience of working with a Dorset Business Mentor. Nas is particularly erudite, and her points are universally relevant to anyone wanting to take their business forward.

Growth
Pontoonworks
Growth
Pontoonworks
Growth

Chris Murphy of Pontoonworks talks about how his Dorset Business Mentor helped him take control when his business became a runaway success. This case study is particularly relevant for viewers who are struggling to ensure growth is sustainable and resilient.

Growth
Equ-All
Established
Equ-All
Established

We recently invited testimonials from mentees who have taken up our Business Resilience Support in the face of C-19. Yolanda Fuentes of Equ-All illustrates how we work with partner organisations (here the Dorset Growth Hub) in the interest of local business owners.

Established
Dorset Steam Cleaning Services
Growth
Dorset Steam Cleaning Services
Growth

Fitz Butler-Smith of Dorset Steam Cleaning Services recommends a Dorset Business Mentor to build confidence and fill knowledge gaps as you look to grow your business.

Growth
Abacus Accountancy
Established
Abacus Accountancy
Established

Ann Doughty of Abacus Accountancy offers a personal view of the all-consuming cliff edge her business faced at the onset of C-19 lockdown and how she is being helped to overcome this and navigate her previously successful business to a brighter future.

Established
McCormick Accounting Ltd
Fledgling, Growth
McCormick Accounting Ltd
Fledgling, Growth

Liz McCormick of McCormick Accounting Ltd kindly shares her journey from attending one of our ‘Taste of Mentoring’ events to establishing her own successful business, and in so doing illustrates the level of commitment she has received, and continues to receive, from her dedicated mentor.

Fledgling, Growth
Gungho Marketing
Growth, Established
Gungho Marketing
Growth, Established

Lucy Erskine, Founder and CEO of Gunho Marketing, discusses how business mentors have supported her to manage her business growth since 2010. This case study highlights how as a business and its needs develop, the Dorset Business Mentors program can introduce different mentors with the relevant experience to bring new perspectives and fresh insights.

Growth, Established
Nature Travels
Established
Nature Travels
Established

Bob and Sofia Carter of Nature Travels give a personal account of the support they have received since first being recommended Dorset Business Mentors in 2011. They candidly discuss how they have overcome the typical challenges presented to married joint Director owners and anyone wanting to achieve steady growth and a solid team.

Established
Firepot (Outdoorfood)
Established, Growth
Firepot (Outdoorfood)
Established, Growth

John Fisher, founder of Firepot (Outdoorfood) discusses his business journey and experience of mentoring. Firepot specialises in flavoursome dehydrated packaged meals, created originally for expeditions. They have pivoted their messaging to highlight their product as a store cupboard essential during this period of isolation.

Established, Growth
From Dorset With Love
Growth, Established
From Dorset With Love
Growth, Established

Karl and Chrissy Regler of condiment specialist From Dorset With Love sent us this testimonial on their mentoring experience to date.

Growth, Established
Domestic Angels
Established, Growth
Domestic Angels
Established, Growth

Sam Acton shares what led her to try mentoring, the skills she was looking for, the impact mentoring has had on her business and how the relationship works.

Established, Growth
Prop Options
Fledgling, Growth
Prop Options
Fledgling, Growth

Brad and Emily, the couple behind Poole based Prop Options, share their experience with mentoring

Fledgling, Growth
FitKids
Established, Growth, Franchise
FitKids
Established, Growth, Franchise

Nicky Kay of Fit Kids shares how her mentor helped her to explore franchising as a route to growth

Established, Growth, Franchise
Timber Intent
Growth, Established
Timber Intent
Growth, Established

Roger Brisley explains why he wonders how any does without a mentor

Growth, Established
Farmhouse Furniture
Growth
Farmhouse Furniture
Growth

Stephen Burden explains why our ‘mentoring support is the best thing that has happened to us ever’

Growth
Solomon Associates Ltd - Theatre Company
Fledgling
Solomon Associates Ltd - Theatre Company
Fledgling

Forest Paget explains why ‘having a mentor was the defining moment in the history of this business’

Fledgling
Alan Jenkins - Windows, Stairs and Doors Ltd
Growth
Alan Jenkins - Windows, Stairs and Doors Ltd
Growth
Growth
Yvonne Hellier - Interior Design
Growth
Yvonne Hellier - Interior Design
Growth
Growth
A1 Transport
Growth
A1 Transport
Growth
Growth
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