A business mentor can provide guidance and support, so you make the right decisions and stay focused on the end goal as a business owner. They can also help you move forward by providing advice and feedback on what steps to take to reach the pinnacle of success.
But have you ever thought of your bookkeeper as a mentor?
Why your accountant is the ideal mentor
Having someone who understands your business journey is incredibly important. You might see a bookkeeper as a number cruncher who does the boring data entry. But, in fact, many are experienced business owners, with access to a significant network of other business professionals.
A bookkeeper can be the mentor you didn’t know you needed. No-one knows your business better than us, so we’re perfectly placed to offer you advice, guide your business journey and help you push your skills and capabilities as a business owner.
As a mentor, an accountant will:
- Expand your knowledge – as business owners ourselves (and because we help other people run their business), we have the knowledge and experience to help you move your business forward. And we can work with you to expand your understanding of your finances, best practice for compliance and business thinking.
- Be a shoulder to lean on – we’ll offer 1-to-1 mentoring sessions where we can listen to your unique worries and concerns as a business owner. Having someone on the same page to listen and empathise is vital for your business and your own mental health.
- Guide the important elements of your business – we’ll help you manage and improve your business strategy, planning and decision-making skills.
- Keep your finances on track – we’ll show you how to maximise profits, reduce costs, and make better financial decisions. We’ll also help you plan properly, so you can achieve your own goals and lifestyle.
- Introduce you to a broader business network – we work with hundreds of other business owners across a range of industries. This means we can link you up with other entrepreneurs and founders, so you have a network of other like-minded individuals to connect with. This can be vital when brainstorming and benchmarking, or if you need to talk to someone who understands the specific pain points you’re experiencing.
Having someone to help guide your business journey can be invaluable. A business owner must grow and evolve along with their business, and having regular mentoring catch-ups is the ideal way to progress, offload your concerns and look for new inspiration.
If you want to grow, please come and talk to us about our mentoring services and how we can help guide your business future.
This post was originally written by BOMA and has been updated to make it more personal.
