3RP proudly support local initiative rbinspire
Due to the impact of the COVID pandemic, a growing number of people have decided to down tools on their usual way of earning a living and ambitiously set up their own business.
Regardless of background or expertise, starting a new business for anyone is a daunting prospect.
Whilst the internet offers a plethora of websites offering advice and tips for start-ups and budding entrepreneurs, it can often feel like a minefield of information, and it is difficult to know where to start.
It can also feel like a lonely journey. Nothing can quite top good old-fashioned face-to-face advice from those who have been there, done it and made a few mistakes along the way! This is the guiding principle behind the Reigate & Banstead mentoring group, rbinspire.net.
Business Mentoring
Founded in 2021 by 3RP’s very own Julian Griffiths; he recruited a local team of Simon Bland, Alistair Watkinson, Nicola Macdonald and Miffy Wilson to help push the initiative forward.
Rbinspire.net sets out to create a community of experienced business professionals who can spare a few hours every month to offer a mentoring service to fellow entrepreneurs in the local area.
Reigate & Banstead is home to many budding new business ventures, although many struggle to reach the next level without some additional help. Owning a small business is often time-consuming work, with very few hours dedicated towards personal development, coaching and growth. With a mutual interest in the success of the town and a desire to see local independent business owners thrive, rbinspire addresses the need of micro business owners to seek guidance and support when looking to set-up, grow and expand their offerings.
How does it work?
If you live in the local Reigate & Banstead area and you run a micro-business, then the service offered by rbinspire.net is open to you.
Every month, they hold a three-hour mentee meeting held at Reigate & Banstead Town Hall. The evening takes place between 5pm and 8pm and is attended by a variety of mentors with a range of business experience and professional expertise. Each mentee receives a 20 minute session with the mentors of their choice, according to the topic they are interested in learning more about.
These subjects cover business planning, pricing strategy, finance, funding, sales, marketing, social media, IT, branding, legal and recruitment. The mentee can have as many sessions as they like and ask whatever questions they wish to ask covering any topic.
The impact
Since rbinspire.net started mentoring post pandemic, monthly meeting statistics have been staggering:
Meetings: 17
Mentees benefitted: 111
Mentor-Mentor one to one appointments: 351
Hours of support and advice given: 175
3RP are a proud supporter of rbinspire - ensuring the next generation of local businesses are in good hands.
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