The South Dublin County Enterprise Board offers a business mentoring service to those setting up or already established in business.

The Mentoring Service was established to help young or growing eligible companies
improve their chances of survival and growth. Occasionally, developing or start up businesses encounter a specific problem or want to undertake a specific project that requires skills beyond the normal range of the Owner/Manager. Our panel of ‘Mentors’ are all experienced business executives and consultants who are skilled in working with the owner/manager to specify the problem, identify solutions and implement them.

The Mentor's Role

The Mentor's role is to listen, counsel and facilitate the business owner / manager in
developing their own business skills and capacities.

The Service

Applications for mentor support are considered in a similar manner to funding applications.
If approved, our business advisor will carry out a short assessment of your business in order to identify the most effective approach to the assignment. You will then be recommended an assignment of specific duration with a suitable mentor. Mentoring assignments take place at a time and venue suited to you, the client. Our Business Advisor monitors progress by way of regular mentor reports and optional client contact.

Interested clients should click here to download an Mentoring Application Form and either email, fax or post to the South Dublin County Enterprise Board.

 Mentor Clinics

One to one short (1 hour) mentor clinics are also offered to enable you discuss your business with an experienced mentor. These are held on a twice weekly basis in the offices of South Dublin County Enterprise Board. To book an appointment, please phone reception at 01 405 7073.