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.
