Get a mentor who’s been there.
Request a free small business mentor from New Hampshire Business Mentors (nhbm), a nonprofit serving entrepreneurs, small business owners and nonprofits in the Seacoast area. Free and confidential. Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll match you with volunteer mentors.
What happens next
Tell us once
Share where your business is and what you're working through. It takes a few minutes, and there's no account to create.
We match you
A person on our team reads your request and picks mentors whose experience fits. You don't have to browse or choose.
Meet on a virtual call
We introduce you by email, then you meet your mentors on a virtual call. Keep meeting for as long as it helps.
Who it is for
Owners at any stage
From a first idea to an established company.
Any industry
Mentoring is open to business owners across all industries.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit leaders can ask for a mentor too.
In the area served
Anywhere in the Seacoast area.
Mentors ready to help.
Local business people who volunteer. We pick the right ones for you.
Request a small business mentor.
Three short steps. A person on our team reads every request.
What to expect
Free, always
No fees, no trial, no upsell. Our mentors volunteer their time.
Confidential
What you share stays with you, your mentors, and our team.
No account needed
Just your request. We follow up by email.
Questions about getting a mentor.
How do I find a business mentor?
Business owners can find a mentor by sending New Hampshire Business Mentors a short request describing their business and what they need. A person on the nhbm team reads it and matches the owner with volunteer mentors whose experience fits, then makes the introduction by email. Owners do not have to browse profiles or choose a mentor themselves.
How does business mentoring work at New Hampshire Business Mentors?
Business owners meet their mentors on virtual calls and keep meeting for as long as the mentoring helps. Sessions are one-to-one conversations about the business, for owners at any stage from a first idea to an established company. The owner brings the questions, and the mentors share what running a business taught them.
How much does a business mentor cost at New Hampshire Business Mentors?
A business mentor from New Hampshire Business Mentors costs nothing. There are no fees, no trial period and no upsell. Every mentor volunteers their time, and mentoring is free for business owners. The workshops run by nhbm are free to attend as well, and no payment details are requested at any step.
Do I need an account to request a business mentor?
No. Business owners do not need an account to request a mentor from New Hampshire Business Mentors. The request form is all that is needed, and the nhbm team follows up by email. The form asks for what the team needs to make a match, such as the business, its stage and the challenge to work on.
How soon will I hear back after requesting a business mentor?
A person on the nhbm team reads every request from a business owner and follows up by email. New Hampshire Business Mentors then introduces the owner to matched mentors by email, and the first meeting is arranged on a virtual call. No account is needed at any point.