Quality all the way with GrowBiz
The GrowBiz Mentoring Programme well known to firms in the strath has been reaccredited with the Quality Standard Award by the Scottish Mentoring Network.
The accreditation, which the programme has held since 2018, is a benchmark for organisations providing mentoring, independently assessing whether they are operating according to best practice.
GrowBiz provides free business support for small businesses, social enterprises and the self-employed in Badenoch and Strathspey and throughout the Cairngorms National Park through 121 support, peer support, mentoring, networking and online learning.
It also provides a voice for the rural economy to influence key stakeholders.
Now its mentoring programme has become the only programme to have achieved the SMN Quality Standard.
Clair Smith, the GrowBiz mentoring manager, is herself an award-winning mentor recognised by the SMN.
She was also awarded Mentor of the Year at the Business Women Scotland/Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2017.
Clair said this week: “We’re incredibly proud that the fantastic work of our team and volunteer mentors has been recognised with a reaccreditation from SMN.
“Everyone involved in the programme delivers a high level of support with lasting results for the self-employed and small business owners. We are looking forward to helping many more mentees in the future.”
The GrowBiz programme uses volunteer mentors to help self-employed business owners to reach their full potential, building confidence, resilience and sustainability. Mentors receive high-value training and ongoing support, and they have the opportunity to challenge themselves and practise communication skills, while giving back to the rural economic community.
The programme is currently recruiting new mentors; find out how you can get involved
