NSA launches business mentoring scheme

A business mentoring service for independent retailers in

town centres has been launched today by the National Skills Academy for Retail, it has been announced.

Launched in association with skills matching service Grey4Gold, Business Mentoring will allow independent businesses the opportunity to gain advice and support from leading ex-retailers. In an uncertain year of trading, participants will be privy to expert guidance in all key areas of business planning including financial management, merchandising & buying, marketing & PR, property acquisition and multichannel retailing.

Jane Rexworthy, Head of the NSA for Retail, believes the benefits of Business Mentoring will offer good acumen for any small operation in the market.

She said: “The benefits of business mentoring are difficult to overstate.Each mentor has considerable retail experience and a specialism in everything from management to logistics. Whether leading group sessions focusing on certain skill areas or one-to-one sessions with new or struggling businesses, the mentors will strengthen existing owners and help others turn retailing ideas into reality.”