The SADC of Gaspé offers Mentoring services by and for entrepreneurs of the MRC of the Gaspe coast. This service is offered by successful business women and men with a desire to share their experience by volunteering with new entrepreneurs.
MENTORING PROGRAM
Qualified people chose to be trained to offer a quality accompaniment. This service makes it possible to accelerate de development of competences. Being in a mentor/mentored relation allows the person to take a step back to better evaluate their options and to make their own decisions. The mentoring service concentrates on the entrepreneur and his/her experiences.
Become mentored by one of our mentors...
Mentors
Louiselle Henry, Alban Arsenault, Gaétan Denis, Paul-Émile Beaudin, Sylvain Lagacé, Claudine Roy.
Who are mentors ?
Mentors are volunteers who wish to share the wealth of their experience and knowledge to help someone else. A distinction must be made between the role of a mentor and that of other advisors: counsellors provide guidance, coaches develop specific skills and consultants recommend, but mentors provide moral support and motivation. They are generally recognised for their
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Personal values;
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Business-sense and expertise;
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Experience, past successes and knowledge;
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Ability to guide and provide feedback;
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Ability to listen and communicate;
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Availability to help a less-experienced entrepreneur;
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Willingness to listen to the professional experiences of other entrepreneurs (successes, failures, difficulties); and
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Network of contacts.
What do mentors do?
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Listen and question;
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Offer new perspectives on problems encountered;
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Help identify possible solutions;
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Encourage winning attitudes;
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Share their critical sense; and
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Keep discussions confidential.
How do mentors benefit?
Mentoring lets entrepreneurs
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Contribute to an effective changing of the guard in the business workforce;
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Bequeath or pass on to others their knowledge and experience (successes and failures);
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Share in the successes of the entrepreneurs they mentor;
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Remain active and give new meaning to their professional experiences as entrepreneurs or business leaders;
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Contribute to the economic development of their regions through the success of SMEs; and
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Develop new relationships within groups that shares similar values.
Who are protégés ?
Any entrepreneur whose business is located in the area served by the SADC de Gaspé and who is eligible for the Business Mentorship program may become a protégé. Protégés are
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Business owners who want to progress, learn and evolve;
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Persons who are ready to listen and share their experiences with others;
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Entrepreneurs who want to expand, improve and develop their expertise and know-how with advice from an experienced entrepreneur or business leader;
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Persons who are aware that they need support and assistance to complete a phase, surmount an obstacle or realise a project; and
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Female entrepreneurs who want to receive specific advice from other businesswomen who may have had similar experiences.
How do protégés benefit?
Mentored entrepreneurs can
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Clarify their personal and business goals;
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Get input on their decisions;
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Expose themselves to new points of view;
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Gain access to a broader contact network;
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Develop their business sense;
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Increase their chances of success;
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Improve their leadership abilities; and
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Gain greater self-confidence.
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