SCC and the Network is recognised as an industry leader in providing private sector B2B support to Scottish businesses. As the operator of one of Scotland’s largest peer-to-peer business mentoring support networks, with over 400 experienced business individuals in our National Mentor Pool we work directly with hundreds of businesses.
Our experienced Business Mentors come from all sectors, geographies and business sizes. They support, in a voluntary capacity, hundreds of businesses each year and are ready to guide businesses to reach the next phase of their growth.
Over the course of its lifetime, we are proud to have matched over 10,000 businesses with experienced mentors sharing their expertise to identify new markets, new growth opportunities and breakthrough into the international marketplace. The B2B mentoring offered to businesses delivers real results, with 94% of businesses increasing their turnover in the first 12 months of mentoring. Read the following story to learn more about the impact of Business Mentoring.
“An Exceptional Experience: The Scottish Chambers Mentorship Programme
The Scottish Chambers Mentorship Programme has truly exceeded all my expectations, and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The level of business support and personal growth I’ve experienced since joining the programme has been nothing short of transformative.
From the start, I was matched with my mentor, Michael Clerck, and he turned out to be the perfect fit—both for my personality and for the unique needs of my businesses. His guidance and expertise have been absolutely pivotal to my success. I initially sought out mentorship because I was feeling overwhelmed juggling three businesses. Business was going well, but I needed that extra support to manage everything. What I didn’t anticipate was just how game-changing this mentorship would be.
Working with Michael has driven both my personal and business growth to heights I never thought possible. His breadth of knowledge across so many aspects of business is astounding, and every conversation with him is packed with golden nuggets of advice. Whether it’s preventing costly mistakes or identifying incredible opportunities, his insights have been invaluable.
The tools and strategies Michael has provided have given me a solid foundation in all areas of my businesses. In areas where I was less confident, his guidance helped me grasp the essentials and develop my skills. In areas where I already had strengths, he’s shown me how to maximize and leverage them for even greater growth.
Thanks to the mentorship, I’ve gained critical insights into everything from marketing strategy to project management to intellectual property—and so much more! Michael has a unique gift for simplifying complex problems and offering practical, actionable solutions that make an immediate difference.
Since joining the programme, my businesses have entered a phase of significant growth, and the ongoing support I receive has given me the confidence that I can achieve anything. But beyond the business wins, the biggest growth for me has been personal. Despite my businesses expanding, the stress I once felt has greatly diminished, which was one of my key goals in seeking help.
The strategies we’ve implemented have allowed me to step back from areas I no longer need to be immersed in, giving me the freedom to focus on what really matters. I now have greater control over my businesses and, as a result, a much-improved work-life balance.
In short, I cannot overstate how much my businesses and I have benefited from the mentorship programme and working with Michael. Whether you’re just starting out or are deep in your entrepreneurial journey, this programme is a must. It will empower you, sharpen your business acumen, and take you to the next level.
Highly, highly recommend!”
Find out more: scottishchambers.org.uk/business-support/mentoring