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If you're a young, aspiring entrepreneur who is a little overwhelmed getting your business off the ground, you've probably fantasized about finding the perfect mentor.

Talking with SCORE mentors who've been in your business, scouring the state department of transportation website, and talking with officials at the city / town and state level should provide you with everything you need to know.

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Business Rockstars sits down with Pernille Lopez, former CEO of IKEA North America, who explains the importance of having a mentor and describes her relationship with her own mentor.

The UHCC has introduced me to other business owners and mentors who have helped me learn so much about running a business.

What we in the West definitely don't know is the current location of Bo or Wang, what repercussions will be felt by Bo's powerful allies in politics, business and the military (the Financial Times reported May 14 that Bo's mentor and standing committee member Zhou Yongkang had been relieved of his duties as head of China's police, courts and spy apparatus), and who is going to lead China for the next 10 years, let alone what their policy leanings may be.

West says she also realized business guidance didn't have to come from someone who «looked like her» — she has had mentors of many races.

So we visited the Demo Day presentations for the fall graduating class of startups in business accelerator TechStars's Seattle program and asked the successful entrepreneurs who serve as TechStars mentors for their insights on how to build a startup that attracts investor funding.

Eventually, as my business — and my needs — grew, I decided to bring my professional relationship with Richard to an end and look for the support of real live mentors here in New York, who had the contacts and experience I needed to push my company to the next level.

Deluxe chief brand communication officer Amanda Brinkman, who mentors businesses in the series alongside Herjavec, said that 87 percent of consumers prefer to be engaged via email.

The younger entrepreneurs are quick to acknowledge their»80s counterparts as their mentors, the people who laid the groundwork for a whole new way of doing business.

Find a financial advisor or banker who can serve as a mentor, someone committed to helping you succeed, offering access to capital and other business owners.

If you insist on «going it alone,» you should at least have access to a support system of trusted mentors and advisers who are willing to help you look at your business objectively and navigate through unexpected events — because they will arise, believe me.

It's almost like I started out thinking I'd be a good business partner and a mentor, and now I've concluded that all I really am is a shrink who asks, «What do you think?»»

But worthy ships aren't built by one person: Access to mentors, capital, partners and friends who can talk business can be invaluable, especially when a new business owner is just starting out.

MBA candidates can take part in the DeGroote mentors program, which pairs them with alumni or community business leaders who offer guidance on personal, academic and career goals.

And he or she merits respect: Throughout our professional lives, most of us at some point need mentors and advisors who guide our steps and help us navigate the day - to - day complexities of a fast - paced business world.

They can also connect you with mentors and a network of other likeminded people who can be helpful in getting a fledgling business off the ground.

In business terms that means connecting with people who can be mentors, who can share information, who can help create other connections; in short, that means going into a relationship wanting something.

When talking with business - minded millennial women who fear gender bias, I often share two recommendations: Look for a mentor who will not only support your career ambitions but who will also help you reach your goals.

Don't Operate in a Silo Once the elements of your new plan are in place, ask for guidance from a business mentor or fellow entrepreneur who has experience managing a sales staff.

Ray Negron, a Yankees employee for more than 40 years who serves as a columnist for Newsmax, told Business Insider that Steinbrenner was a «very strong mentor» to Trump.

It was a college mentor who encouraged Kossack to outsource his distribution in 2006 — which helped his business skyrocket.

«There are countries where women have so many struggles in even getting a business started,» says Kate Lubenesky, S'well's VP of sales strategy and business development, who was one of Davaadorj's mentors.

Thankfully, Trevor Chapman, an e-commerce veteran who sold his businesses for over $ 10 million in just a matter of months and has been acting as a mentor, says that a».

Roxanne Taylor, chief marketing officer, Accenture: «As someone who wants to always make sure that I'm helping young women succeed in business, I think it's very, very important that you make time to coach and mentor others.»

PayPal is giving Startup Blueprint companies the star treatment, including «the kind of «white glove» support large companies like British Airways get, offering them a named, local contact at PayPal who will manage their account and help with their business models, plus access to startup mentors and evangelists,» John Lunn, global director of PayPal's developer network, told the Guardian.

It's in the hands of myself and other business leaders to become mentors to veterans who want to enter the corporate world.

To learn more about Ripple and how it might affect small - business transactions, we spoke with Gary Kremen, who founded Match.com and recently launched CrossCoin Ventures, an accelerator that mentors Ripple - based startups and helps them tackle finance - specific challenges such as compliance and customer - service requirements.

SBA studies show that small - business owners who have a mentor have more longevity in business and hire more workers.

Lunn said: «We're also offering startups the kind of «white glove» support large companies like British Airways get, offering them a named, local contact at PayPal who will manage their account and help with their business models, plus access to startup mentors and evangelists.»

To prepare for the pitch competition, students receive mentoring from Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Fortune 500 mentors who serve as Student Entrepreneur Supporters.

She is also a volunteer business mentor with the Prince's Trust, providing mentoring and support to young people with a viable business idea who have joined The Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme.

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans are a waste of time.

You will also be matched with an experienced business leader, who will be your mentor for the duration of the year.

An established mentor in the local business community who will work with you to set goals, answer questions, and help you prepare to enter the workforce

In an article about franchising, The Hoons, who own four stores through NTY, three Clothes Mentor stores and one New Uses store, the concept of franchising and owning your own business is discussed.

He is a best - selling author, speaker, international business coach, mentor, and serial entrepreneur who made his first million at the age of 25.

Crucially, every entrepreneur who successfully applies for funding also gets access to a mentor — a person who knows what starting a business is about and the potential pitfalls to avoid.

His business mentor he dubbed rich dad, and his biological father who was a teacher and a high ranking official in Hawaii government poor dad, simply because as they aged, his father's finances became more unstable and the business mentor more stable.

In this video with Entrepreneur Network partner Business Rockstars, Crowdfunder CEO and Co-Founder Chance Barnett gives his three - step process for finding a mentor who can help you learn a new skill or run your business more effiBusiness Rockstars, Crowdfunder CEO and Co-Founder Chance Barnett gives his three - step process for finding a mentor who can help you learn a new skill or run your business more effibusiness more efficiently.

But try telling them stories, too, about people who built businesses while vanquishing their own personal demons, finding mentors, and eventually reaching the summit with a new sense of self.

The Clothes Mentor concept was created by people who had been in the business of running Play It Again Sports and other franchises.

Morgan is not only CEO of a fast growing Fintech, she is also the cohost of the podcast «Women Who Startup Radio», an ardent mentor to other women entrepreneurs who speaks regularly on business finance, fundraising, and scaling a startWho Startup Radio», an ardent mentor to other women entrepreneurs who speaks regularly on business finance, fundraising, and scaling a startwho speaks regularly on business finance, fundraising, and scaling a startup.

According to a 2014 study, small business owners with a mentor are 70 % more likely to succeed beyond five years than those who don't have one.

Funding for the operational costs of the program has been donated by a committed group of entrepreneurs, business leaders and National Partners who recognize the value of developing entrepreneurial talent in the next generation of Canadians and want to help teach and mentor you.

While many private and nonprofit efforts have sprung up nationwide to mentor and support vets who want to start businesses, I have to ask: Why isn't the federal government doing more?

Do you want a mentor who is going to be able to guide you through very specific steps that pertain to the type of business that you're establishing?

In the early years, the Albanos and their business partner, Greg Seitz, found a mentor in Seitz's father, Harry, who worked in the food distribution industry for many years.

Who else deserves credit — have you had mentors, supporters, cheerleaders, advocates, clients or teammates that have played a big role in your success or the success of the business?

I hope that my hon. Friend, who has a strong track record in business, will look to become a mentor for one of the new business people.