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Alistair BaylissApril 9, 2024Dorset Business Mentors

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.

Alistair BaylissMay 7, 2021Young entrepreneur, Fledgling

Jodi Wright of Parents with Challenges (credit: the Samee Charity)

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”.

Alistair BaylissJanuary 8, 2021Fledgling

Gemma Murphy - View HR Ltd

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.

Professional serviceAlistair BaylissDecember 16, 2020Growth, Fledgling

D & S Cable Braiding Ltd

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.

ManufacturingAlistair BaylissNovember 24, 2020Established, Growth

Katherine Baldwin - Personal Coach

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’.

ServiceAlistair BaylissOctober 20, 2020GrowthComment

N. R. Stoate & Sons

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%.

Food & DrinkAlistair BaylissJuly 6, 2020Established, Growth

My Diet in a Box

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.

Food & DrinkAlistair BaylissJune 29, 2020Growth

Pontoonworks

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.

Alistair BaylissJune 23, 2020Growth

Equ-All

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.

Professional serviceAlistair BaylissJune 8, 2020Established

Dorset Steam Cleaning Services

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.

Professional serviceAlistair BaylissJune 4, 2020GrowthComment

Abacus Accountancy

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.

Professional serviceAlistair BaylissJune 3, 2020Established

McCormick Accounting Ltd

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.

Professional serviceAlistair BaylissMay 22, 2020Fledgling, Growth

Gungho Marketing

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.

Alistair BaylissMay 20, 2020Growth, Established

Nature Travels

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.

Travel, TourismAlistair BaylissMay 19, 2020Established

Firepot (Outdoorfood)

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.

Food & DrinkAlistair BaylissMay 14, 2020Established, Growth

From Dorset With Love

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

Food & DrinkAlistair BaylissMay 13, 2020Growth, Established

Domestic Angels

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.

FranchiseAlistair BaylissMay 6, 2020Established, Growth