11223344551/51 This form is your chance to tell us your story. Every question you answer gives us a clearer picture of who you are. The more we understand your background and goals, the better we can connect you with the right mentor for a meaningful conversation. Think of it as an investment in making your mentoring experience as valuable as possible. Section 1: Details Name Address City Postcode Mobile Number Email DOB Next0% Section 2: Business Overview How long has your business been operational? —Please choose an option—1-5 years6-10 years10+ years What industry does your business operate in? —Please choose an option—HealthcareHospitalityManufacturingPropertyRetail/WholesaleServices (Professional/Financial)TechnologyOther How does your business operate? —Please choose an option—Primarily online (e-commerce or digital services)Primarily offline (brick-and-mortar or local services)Omni-channel (a mix of both online and offline) What is your business’s current revenue channel mix? —Please choose an option—Predominantly direct-to-consumer (B2C)Predominantly business-to-business (B2B)A mix of B2C and B2B How many employees do you currently have? —Please choose an option—1-56-2021-5050+ What is your current annual revenue? —Please choose an option—£50,000 – £500,000£500,000–£1 million£1 million–£5 million£5million+ What is your current business structure? —Please choose an option—Limited companySole proprietorPartnership PreviousNext25% Section 3: Financial Information What is your business financial year end: (Optional) —Please choose an option—Calendar year (December 31st)AprilOther Are your accounts up to date and filed? —Please choose an option—YesNo Do you prepare monthly management accounts? —Please choose an option—YesNo How do you handle financial management for your business? —Please choose an option—In-house teamExternal accountant/bookkeeperI handle it personally Do you currently have any debt? (Optional) —Please choose an option—NoBank loan/CID (Stock Finance)Family fundingExternal investorsOther PreviousNext50% Section 4: Current Strengths and Challenges What do you consider to be your greatest professional strength? —Please choose an option—SalesMarketing and BrandingLeadershipOrganisational SkillsFinancial AcumenTechnological ProficiencyOperations Management What do you consider your business’s greatest strength or competitive advantage? —Please choose an option—Quality of products/servicesPrice competitiveLoyal customer baseOperational efficiencyDesign/Innovation What are the biggest challenges your business is currently facing? ((Select all that apply) Capital to support further growthCash crisisDeclining gross profit marginsFinancial planning and budgeting/bookkeepingIncreasing overheads/operational costsLeadership and team managementLogistics and warehousing inefficienciesMarketing and customer acquisitionOperational logistics or supply chain managementRegulatory, compliance or legal challengesScaling or entering new marketsOther Section 4: Mentorship Goals What do you hope to achieve through mentorship? —Please choose an option—Guidance on long-term strategy and visionAssistance with resolving specific operational challengesFinancial insights to optimise profitabilityMarketing and sales growth strategiesGuidance to enhance investment attractivenessEvaluate current business management structurePreparing for an exit strategy PreviousNext75% Section 5: Additional Insights Are you prepared to implement changes and strategies recommended through mentorship? —Please choose an option—Absolutely, I'm committed to taking actionI'm open to suggestions but prefer to evaluate each thoroughlyI'm cautious about making changes Have you worked with a mentor before? —Please choose an option—Yes, and it was transformativeYes, but the results were limitedNo, this will be my first time Do you have a specific goal or milestone you want to achieve within the next 12 months? —Please choose an option—Yes, I have a clear goalI have some ideas but need clarity and guidanceNo, I need help identifying goals and priorities Additional Information Please share any additional information you feel would be helpful for the JBL team to know The Mentee confirms and agrees that they shall not bring any claim, action, or proceeding against the Mentor in respect of any loss, damage, cost, or expense incurred as a result of relying upon any advice, guidance, or information provided by the Mentor, whether such advice is financial, business, legal, accounting, or of any other nature, in the course of the mentoring relationship, regardless of the nature of the loss. Previous100% Thank You! Your mentorship application has been submitted successfully. Go to Homepage Close
