Friday 1 May 2015

MUST READ: Complete One Offer Advice on Finding the Ideal Business Mentor


Most of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs got to where they are with the help of a great mentor. Complete One outline the five qualities a quality mentor must have. 

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely career choice and many new to entrepreneurship believe that asking for help is a sign of inexperience or weakness. Complete One, a leading sales and event marketing firm are keen to disprove this way of thinking and believe that finding the right help and support is an important process if an entrepreneurs stands any chance of achieving success in today’s highly competitive marketplace.

The firm believe that almost all successful entrepreneurs and small businesses owners if asked will name at least one mentor that helped them on their way. No matter how prepared an entrepreneur may think they are business always throws up a few unforeseen challenges along the way. Mentors can offer entrepreneurs advice on how to handle these challenges based on real world experiences and provide proof that these challenges can be overcome. Mentors are also great motivators as they can use their own successes to drive an entrepreneur forward and highlight what is possible in terms of achievement.

Complete One believes that if an entrepreneur is to achieve success then it is important to find the right mentor who can offer them the right support and relevant advice. To help entrepreneurs identify the best mentor for their business the firm has shared what they believe to be the 5 most important qualities an entrepreneur should look for.

Support not Praise

Everyone likes a bit of an ego boost now and then, however being showered by praise doesn’t help an entrepreneur to grow or improve. Constructive criticism is an important part of development and helps entrepreneurs to identify any weaknesses in their skill-set or knowledge.

Honest Appraisals

Good mentors are experts at telling it like it is and having those conversations that others may find difficult. The feedback given by a mentor should not come as a surprise to an entrepreneur, as they should be willing to actively communicate with them in order to ensure they are staying on the right track.

Take it on the Chin

Being able to withstand honest feedback is key if an entrepreneur is to really get on board with mentorship, it’s in their best interests and the interest of their business to be able to take advice on the chin and understand that however hard to hear, it is coming from a good place.

Empathy

A great mentor will be empathetic towards their mentee, as after all they themselves have been in exactly the same position. In order to fully take on a mentors advice, trust must be built therefore building a positive relationship is key to effective mentorship.
Admiration

A mentor should be someone an entrepreneur admires and wants to emulate. Entrepreneurs should avoid trying to gain mentorship from someone just because of their name or reputation, instead they should focus on networking and meeting with those who have achieved what they would like to achieve and have the wisdom to help them succeed.

Complete One is a sales and event marketing firm based in Newcastle that help businesses reconnect with their target audience in order to increase sales and improve customer relationships. The firm have helped a great deal of sales and marketing entrepreneurs excel through their development programme which offers core mentoring opportunities to those looking to start their own firms. Managing Director Glen Lowes believe this is what sets Complete One apart and believes that it is their commitment to development and support that has helped the firm grow and gain considerable traction within the industry.