lcbn
Mentorship
program
Business owners and experienced professionals in BC are welcome to volunteer as mentors. Volunteer mentors are able to provide sound advice and resources to their mentees, riding on the support of LCBN team to reach their mentoring goals.
Become a LCBN member and get your first mentoring session!
As a mentee, one can gain practical advice, learn from experience of others, increase social and career confidence, develop valuable skills and develop strategies to deal with business and career challenges.
lcbn mentorships benefits
- You can choose the date and time of the mentorship
- Contact with top industry mentors
- A one on one meeting designed to tune your skills
- A personal Zoom meeting that can be accesed using the LCBN platform
Mentoring is a critical component of business success
In fact, research shows that 70% of small businesses with owners who receive mentoring survive for five years or more. That’s why as an organization, we’re committed to providing every LCBN member with a mentor and, ultimately, a better chance at success.
CRITERIA FOR MENTORS
5 years experience operating your own business or in management position.
The willingness to communicate, empathize and inspire trust.
In the past 10 years, has led the creation and launch of a significant service or product and succeeded in rallying support and resources to sustain the initiatives.
Ability to commit to work 10 hours monthly for a quarter, with a matched mentee.
BENEFITs
-
Share your
business experience
and knowledge -
Make a positive
impact in your
mentee's business -
Give back to your
community -
Make new connections
with a network of
volunteers throughout
the province
