Mentorship relationships don’t always have to be formal relationships. Sometimes they can be as simple as “if I have a question, can I send you an email?” relationships. While individually these relationships might not change your life, having a whole Rolodex of these kinds of mentors can make a big difference. So how can you build up this network of informal mentors? Show up in the right places.  Getting your foot in the door to…

A mentoring relationship should be rewarding for both sides. If only the mentee is getting something out of the relationship, chances are the mentor will soon opt out.   It’s common for mentees to think that they have nothing to give back to their mentor. That simply isn’t true. Though you might not be able to give back in a monetary way, the fact is most mentors aren’t in it for the money.   So…

Christian Business Author Helps Entrepreneurs Bridge the Gap between Their Dreams and Reality with Prayer Tasha “TC” Cooper Expands the #FaithFocusFlow Series with the Release of Her New Book, “52 Simply Powerful Prayers for Christianpreneurs” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tasha “TC” Cooper, a bestselling author and award-winning business leader, continues to be excited about the success of her Amazon #1 new release in Christian Stewardship and Christian Leadership entitled “52 Simply Powerful Prayers for Christianpreneurs.” This…

While some mentors will help you grow your business with free high-quality advice, other mentors require payment for their time and counsel.  Usually, for startup companies, these kinds of mentorship opportunities are compensated through equity rather than through cash, as most startups are cash poor.  If you’re trying to attract mentors to your company who require equity as payment you’re likely wondering … how much equity is fair? The Amount of Equity Depends on Your…

A unique form of mentorship available to entrepreneurs is incubators. Incubators combine traditional investing with a streamlined mentoring process to help take newbie entrepreneurs from idea to success.   What is an incubator? Is incubator mentorship right for you? Let’s take a look.   The Basics An incubator is a business coaching experience often run by very successful entrepreneurs or investors. Often times, the incubator will provide $10,000 to $30,000 in funding or services and…