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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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