NStar Mentoring Services
E-Mentors
A free on-line advice service for companies in North East England, providing direct answers to questions on business finance and investment.
E-mentors can be accessed by through the NStar Finance and Business website at www.nstarfinanceandbusiness.com.
Accelerator Mentors
A specialist service for companies looking to raise over £1million of development capital from investors.
The Accelerator Mentor Scheme places experienced entrepreneurs with strong commercial and fund raising backgrounds in companies seeking to raise equity finance.
The specialists will work with the company for a specified period and will help prepare the company for growth, with a clear view as to how it will be financed and the expectations of potential investors.
Further information regarding the scheme, eligibility criteria and the selection process should be made though the NStar Finance and business programme at www.nstarfinanceandbusiness.com.
NStar Exemplar
A new search service for non-executives, mentors and directors for SMEs and early stage companies in North East England.In today’s global marketplace, ambitious growing companies need to be able to lock into the skills and experience they need to realise their potential – often in key areas such as strategy, marketing, finance and operational management.
Without these skills businesses with potentially strong market potential can miss key opportunities, overlook crucial areas for improvement or fail to attract further funding.
NStar Exemplar has been set up to help early stage businesses in the region access these essential skills.
Exemplar offers a pool of experienced non-executive directors, advisers and mentors for SMEs and early stage companies based in North East England.
The database has national coverage and holds information on individuals with a wide range of expertise and experience. All have been pre-screened for their suitability for working with small and early stage and businesses and their willingness to work in the north east. Many have first hand experience of working with technology-based enterprises.
Exemplar will enable companies, investors and advisers to identify and recruit the highest calibre non-executives and mentors.
All enquires should be made through NStar on 0191 211 2300.
