The IRD Duhallow Mentor Programme is a Mentoring programme, where Duhallow businesses can avail of 2 hours of expert advice and guidance on how to fully realise and maximise the potential of their business.
The Mentor Programme is open to all businesses within Duhallow. It can be used to provide advice and support to an existing business, or give guidance on the establishment of a new enterprise. The mentor programme is entirely free of charge for all successful applicants.
The Mentors
The Ignite programme has compiled a panel of expert mentors who are each specialists in their chosen field. These top class mentors have been gathered from a list of applicants throughout Munster and encompass a wide variety of topics and specialist areas including marketing, finance, legal and sales.
The Process
Through an initial consultation a number of key areas will be identified which need addressing in your business. From there an appropriate programme will be devised to ensure that you will receive support in the high priority areas for your company. This process will set out a plan for 2 two hour sessions of one to one business support mentoring time
The 2 hours mentor time will be maximised using business analysis to identify the areas most needing addressing. The hours can be used in whatever manner is most beneficial to your business. E.g. for businesses most concerned about finance, the mentor apportionment will be weighted to reflect this need. Between sessions participants will carry out project work to implement agreed solutions.
Workshops
The programme will host a number of informative networking seminars and workshops addressing topics flagged by companies and mentors through the mentoring process. All members of the mentor programme will be encouraged to attend these seminars.
Expected Outcomes
On completion of the programme it is anticipated that you will have:
- Addressed the main issues affecting your business
- The knowledge to deal with similar issues should they arise in the future
- Have in place an achievable plan for the development of your business.
- Become more confident in your own business ability.
To apply for the mentoring programme please contact Louise Bourke @ 029-60633
