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Finding a Mentor in the Concession Business

Finding a mentor in the concession business is actually simpler than in other businesses, for the most part, because concession entrepreneurs have all been where you are and once too had the dream to become self-employed. You will find that most people either currently in the business or retired from the concession business are good-hearted individuals and as long as you are not trying to to use their knowledge to take their business away, they genuinely want to help.

So, how do you find the right one? That depends on how selective that you are. Most governments will offer mentoring for small businesses. Quite often, they will offer entrepreneurs free workshops and mentoring from successful retirees. There are also professional organizations that offer mentoring programs.

Direct Personal Contact

Finding a mentor in the concession business is most commonly done by finding someone in the business on your own. An easy way to do this is to go to a fair or a festival and find a busy business. After closing or during a slow period, ask if the owner would mind if you set up an appointment to speak with them for a half hour or so one day or if they can recommend any good mentoring organizations in the area. There is a good chance that they will be flattered and happy to talk with you and possibly be your mentor or at least point you in the right direction of finding one.

Choosing From Several Mentors

If you are choosing a mentor from several choices, you need to decide which one is right for you. Meet with them and have a prepared list of questions that are important to your decision. Find out their current situation, history and goals. When you propose a mentoring relationship, you need to be sure to spell out expectations and goals. Remember that even though a mentoring relationship usually lasts long beyond a few meetings, neither one of you is obligated to be locked into the relationship.

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