Wanted: Business Mentors to work with Dynamic Young Entrepreneurs

Do you remember that stage in your business when your burning desire and energy to grow your business was clashing with the fact you were still trying to do everything? You were walking blind through the entrepreneurial forest wondering just how everyone else in the business world seemed to be able to hold it all together but you couldn’t!

Remember the relief you felt when you found the support and help you needed, and you and your business went from strength to strength. What has that support and help meant to you and your business?

We currently have 16 very eager young entrepreneurs who have reached out for support and help by entering our Young Entrepreneurs Stepping Up Program (YESUP). A vital element of this program is matching the young entrepreneurs with an amazing and enthusiastic mentor.

All that is needed is 8 hours over 7 weeks. Interested? See profiles of participants attached and fill out the rego form.

Benefits for You as a Mentor:

- You will learn more about your business by mentoring someone else – Teaching something makes you learn it better.

- You’ll be assisting a young and dynamic young entrepreneur to grow their business; they are motivated & ambitious and hungry to learn from you.

- You’ll receive support from The Frank Team to get the most out of your mentoring and to ensure it runs smoothly.

- You’ll have the opportunity to come along to our workshops for free to learn more about lifecycle marketing systems which may assist your business development and growth.

- You’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with other young entrepreneurs and mentors.

- Make the most of all of your experience; mistakes and successes – pass that experience along!

- There is only a minimum of 8 hours mentoring time that you need to invest with the young entrepreneur you’re matched with.

You’re Eligible To Be A Mentor If:

v You have over five years experience running your own business

v You are interested in inspiring and developing the next generation of young entrepreneurs, and helping them to develop their business systems

v You’re able to spend at least eight hours in face-to-face mentoring over six weeks (face to face can be physically together or over webcam)

v You’re based in the Greater Sydney area

For Mentors, The Program Will Consist Of:

v Being matched up with a mentoree, based on your skills and their needs

v A Mentoree Meet-Up Event, where you will meet your mentoree

v Access to 3 x 3.5 hour workshops on Lifestyle Marketing Systems Creation (optional)

v At least 8 hours structured direct mentoring with your mentoree

v A Graduation Event

v Opportunities for networking at events and workshops

v Ongoing support from The FRANK Team

v The opportunity to tell your story at one of our events

v The opportunity to attend an ENYA Lawsense Business Legal Workshop

The Young Entrepreneurs Stepping Up Program (YESUP) is run by The FRANK Team and proudly funded and supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development. It will focus on teaching young entrepreneurs about systems development, particularly in regards to marketing, to implement throughout their business to allow them to grow. To learn more about Lifecycle Marketing Systems check out http://www.frankteam.com.au/entrepreneur/marketing-systemise-program.html and watch the video.

Dates and Times for You:

v 24th September – Meet Your Mentor Event – 6:00pm -9:00pm (Compulsory) In Castle Hill

v 1st October – Workshop 1 – 6:00 – 9:30pm (Optional)

v 15th October – Workshop 2 – 6:00 – 9:30pm (Optional)

v 29th October – Workshop 3 – 6:00 – 9:30pm (Optional)

v 13th November – Graduation Event – 6:30pm onwards (Compulsory) In Castle Hill

Your 8 hours of mentoring is scheduled by you and your mentoree.

If you are interested but can’t make the above dates please let us know (email us back with a “I’m interested – next time please”) as we will have another program running in March of next year aswell!!!

How Does YESUP Work?

YESUP combines skills workshops, one-on-one mentoring and more to produce real and immediate results for young entrepreneurs. The workshops are run over six weeks and concentrate on the Lifecycle Marketing System creation for business. They are presented by Jessica Kiely, the Director of The Frank Team. The one-on-one mentoring is also run over these six weeks and allows you to work with young entrepreneurs on an area they have identified within your business for some intensive assistance and guidance - all with an experienced and successful business person (that’s you!).

If you’ve been in business yourself for at least five years and would like to be involved in the program as a mentor, we’d LOVE to hear from you. E-mail Lesley@Frankteam.com.au for a registration form today! Or call on (02) 9966 4333 for more information!

The workshops are made possible by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) the New South Wales Government's business development agency. DSRD delivers programs and services that support the NSW Government’s commitment to winning new business activity for NSW, and developing the capacity and productivity of the State’s economy. For further information on how DSRD can help your business go to www.business.nsw.gov.au

Marketing Tip - What Makes You Different?

Do you know what it is that makes YOU and YOUR BUSINESS different to everyone else out there?

This is called your Uniquite Selling Proposition - USP. If you don't know what it is, how can you expect anyone else to? And if they don't know what makes you different, remind me again why they keep using your product/service?

Take the time to really look at your business - what is it that makes your business's product/service different? Is it a particualr type of technology? Your level of service?

Once you've figured it out, use it! Communicate it to your customers, on your website, in your promotional material, educate your sales staff, your receptionist, all of your other staff members - say it loud and say it proud!

Marketing Tip - Small Steps...

Grow your business by gradually making each transaction larger, and focusing on increasing the number of transactions your customers have with your business.

Small, simple - but effective!

Interesting Statistics to get you thinking

Did you know: 37% of local family businesses have a formal board of directors.

Those that do - according to a survey from KPMG, Family Business Australia and Deakin University - are more likely to do better throughout economic uncertainty.

And a few more stats for you - 16% have formal shareholder meetings; 4% have formal constitutions; and only 9% have performance reviews for family members.

Last of all... 97% of these businesses have a male chairman. I find this statistic most interesting of all! Of the family businesses you know, how many have female chairpeople? Do you think this statistic is accurate?!

Courtesy of BRW - August 14-20, page 14.

WANTED: Passionate Young

Entrepreneurs Ready To Grow Their Business

The FRANK Team is excited to announce the YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS STEPPING UP PROGRAM (YESUP), funded and supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development. Applications are now open!

The YESUP program focuses on Lifestyle Marketing Systems. As a small business ourselves, we know that there are two key needs to be met for a business to grow: Marketing and the ability to create systems within your business. So we’ve combined these two topics into an amazing new program for young entrepreneurs!

Applications close midnight August 31st, so get in quick - there were 16 places available – now there’s only 12 left! Workshops will take place in Sydney throughout September – November.

APPLY NOW To Be Part Of The YESUP Program!!!

For more info & an application form go to:

www.frankteam.com.au/entrepreneur/marketing-systemise-program.htm

How Does YESUP Work?

YESUP combines skills workshops, one-on-one mentoring and more to produce real and immediate results for you and your business. The workshops are run over six weeks and concentrate on the Lifecycle Marketing System creation for your business. They are presented by Jessica Kiely, the Director of The Frank Team. The one-on-one mentoring is also

run over these six weeks and allows you to work on an area you have identified within your business for some intensive assistance and guidance - all with an experienced and successful business person. More information about these elements is below.

In YESUP, You Will Learn How To:

v Become aware of how to develop systems for all aspects of your business

v Develop a comprehensive Lifecycle Marketing System

v Learn directly from experienced and successful entrepreneurs

v Attract and retain more customers

v Free up your time to work in other areas of your business

v Generate a more reliable income by creating a six to twelve month marketing calendar ready to go

v Track your businesses progress more easily and manage the performance of your marketing

v Make better strategic decisions

v Make it easier to expand and grow your business

v Sell more to existing customers and increase your profits on a regular and consistent basis

Also Included In YESUP:

v A Self-coaching session (Valued at $780) - This will inspire and empower you to drive your business success further by training you to coach yourself through the harder times.

v Networking with other young entrepreneurs who have growing businesses - This will expand your contact list, increase your business knowledge, and introduce you to new potential customers.

v A full ENYA Lawsense workshop (Valued at $750) - To help you avoid legal mistakes and save your business from losing money on legal cases. An ENYA (www.enya.org.au) Business Legal Workshop will be organised for you to attend free of charge at a time convenient to program participants.

v Weekly Inspirational TIPS (Valued at $450) - For ongoing inspiration and motivation to get you through the tough times.

v Regular Mentor Case Studies (Valued at $180) - To ensure you avoid business mistakes and leverage the experience of other successful entrepreneurs.

v LET IT OUT Roundtable (Valued at $350) - You will get other entrepreneurs brains working on and solving your business's problems. Grow your business faster by enlisting the help of other entrepreneurs to supercharge your business and help improve your weaknesses.

v Graduation Ceremony & Certificate - be recognised for your achievement at the YESUP Graduation Ceremony.

If you’re a young entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 35, running a business in NSW that has been in operation for at least one year, and you are interested in taking part in our skills and mentoring program, contact Lesley on (02) 9966 4333. For more info go to http://www.frankteam.com.au/entrepreneur/marketing-systemise-program.html

APPLY NOW To Be Part Of The YESUP Program!!!

For more info & an application form go to:

www.frankteam.com.au/entrepreneur/marketing-systemise-program.htm

How Much Does YESUP Cost?

YESUP will cost you ONLY $200 (+ GST). But it’s valued at over $4450. Invest a small amount of money for a very large return. This program gives you access to the type of training that

normally costs you thousands of dollars!

If you’ve been in business yourself for at least five years and would like to be involved in the program as a mentor, we’d LOVE to hear from you. Contact Lesley on (02) 9966 4333.

If you know someone who could benefit from participating in this program, please forward this opportunity on to them. We’d love to get a wide range of young entrepreneurs and mentors involved and we need your help!

The workshops are made possible by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) the New South Wales Government's business development agency. DSRD delivers programs and services that support the NSW Government’s commitment to winning new business activity for NSW, and developing the capacity and productivity of the State’s economy. For further information on how DSRD can help your business go to www.business.nsw.gov.au