Question 1

Who is eligible to apply?

Accepted Answer

The iHarvest Business Mentoring Program is open to members of iHarvest and businesses/residents of Brimbank City Council.

Question 2

How do I apply for the program?

Accepted Answer

Once you have registered on Eventbrite, you will be contacted with an application to apply for the business mentoring program.

Question 3

Am I guaranteed access to mentoring?

Accepted Answer

Applications are suitable reviewed for the program, once submitted you will receive a notification about your application within 5 business days. Your participation will be reviewed at each session to ensure you’re gaining value from the program.

Question 4

How soon can I start the program?

Accepted Answer

Once you submit your application you'll receive a notification within 5 business days. If you have been approved for mentoring, you will be registered with a mentor and contacted to organise a date and time for your first session.

Question 5

Where is the mentoring? Is it online or in-person?

Accepted Answer

Mentoring sessions are held in-person at iHarvest Coworking Sunshine - Level 4 / 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine 3020, Victoria (Brimbank Community and Civic Centre). If there is a reason you cannot attend on-site, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours ahead of your mentoring session.

Question 6

Is mentoring confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes, mentoring is confidential. Information submitted in the mentoring program application may be shared with the assessment team and our partners at Small Business Mentoring Service to match you with the correct mentor.

Question 7

Do I need to have an existing business, or can I apply with a new idea?

Accepted Answer

You can apply whether you have an existing business or a new idea. We highly encourage you to consider the concept of your business and who your target market is before submitting your application.

Question 8

Is this program suitable for sole traders and freelancers?

Accepted Answer

Mentoring can facilitate sole traders, freelancers, and micro to small business owners.

Question 9

Can multiple people from the same organisation participate?

Accepted Answer

1 person per organisation can apply for mentoring, 3 people from the same organisation can attend the mentoring session(s) as guests. Guests do not receive individual mentoring.

iHarvest - Business Mentoring Program - Round 2

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