Presentation on the importance of mentoring and support in business start-up and growth, given at the "Support4Growth" mentoring clinic as part of the Enterprise Europe Network / European Commission "Supporting Women Entrepreneurs" mentoring clinic managed and coordinated by Galway and Slig Chamber. 16th May 2013.

1. Welcome to the
“Support4Growth”
Mentoring Clinic

2. Getting Started!

3. The Entrepreneurial Journey…
more like a roller-coaster!

4. Early Stage
“Starting Up is
Hard to Do”
Nerve-
wracking /
exciting
12-18 Months
Hanging In There
The Discovery Phase
“Is this working?”
18 Months – 3
Years
Eeek! The Valley
of Death!
Develop, change
or innovate…

8. The Facts & Figures!
• 15-18% established entrepreneurs;
• 50% less start-ups than male counterparts;
• 30% labour engagement across Europe;
• 75% target for 2020 set by European Commission.

9. The Solutions:
• Mentoring, advice & role models;
• Access to funding;
• Networks & engagement.

11. Take something from
today – even one
thing – that will move
you forward
tomorrow.

12. Adapted Quote – Marianne Williamson

14. Welcome to the
“Support4Growth”
Mentoring Clinic