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

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

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

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