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Free mentoring now available to more Victorian small businesses

Victorian small business owners looking to build their skills, tackle business challenges or plan for growth can access free, personalised support from the Victorian Government.

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The Business Skills Mentoring Program has been expanded, giving eligible established small businesses across all sectors the opportunity to receive one-on-one guidance from experienced business professionals. The previous requirement for businesses to operate in specific industries no longer applies.  

Up to 1,000 Victorian small business owners will be supported through the program, with each eligible participant receiving three free, one-hour mentoring sessions to use over a three-month period.  

Practical support tailored to your business 

The program is designed to help small business owners build confidence, develop their capabilities, and navigate challenges while exploring opportunities to invest, expand, and innovate.  

Mentoring is tailored to individual business needs and can cover areas including: 

  • Marketing and communication 
  • Finance 
  • Strategic planning 
  • Digitalisation 
  • Change management 
  • Goal setting and business challenges.  

Whether you’re looking to address a particular challenge, strengthen your business skills or prepare for your next stage of growth, the sessions offer an opportunity to work directly with an experienced professional on the issues that matter to your business. 

How to get involved 

Business owners interested in participating must first submit an Expression of Interest. Applications are assessed against the program’s eligibility criteria. Eligible businesses then complete a pre-mentoring stage to identify what they hope to achieve and assess the current state of their business before being matched with a suitable mentor.  

Expressions of Interest close at 5 pm on Thursday 31 December 2026, or earlier if all available places are filled.

Small business owners are encouraged to apply early to make the most of this free support. 

Learn more and express your interest through Business Victoria here.

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