That’s where an experienced mentor comes to the rescue once again. A good coach will have a large network of contacts across a variety of industries that are necessary to the success of a small business owner. By association, this greatly increases the reach of the entrepreneur and expands their existing capabilities. Based on your experience together, the coach can align you with the perfect resource to fulfill the needs of your business.
Finally, recognize that working with a mentor is the creation of a relationship. It provides you with a resource vested in your success and that of your venture. The best coaches are those that have the unique ability to read a situation, recognize the needs of the entrepreneur and apply their experience to ask the right questions.
Next time: That little extra… whatever it is that you need: