From its beginnings in 1991, Business Mentors New Zealand is now the leading national business mentoring service provider to the SME sector in New Zealand. The mentoring service has assisted over 70,000 SME owners, this number increasing every day engaging existing business, start-up and the not for profit sector clients annually. This vital service is made possible by a network of over 2,000 volunteer business mentors and 14 agencies throughout New Zealand. Mentors have a diverse range of skills and experience and provide our business clientele with a sounding board to assist in their personal growth and business development potential. Our Mission To enhance small business sustainability by mobilising volunteer resources, utilising the skills and experience of successful business people to meet community needs by supporting the creation and retention of employment, and the alleviation of financial hardship in urban and rural communities. Our Vision To be the leading, community-focused mentoring service for SMEs in New Zealand, providing an outstanding, effective national service to our clients. Further, to be essentially funded by business, yet strongly endorsed and supported by central Government, local Government and other key organisations or agencies involved in the development of this important sector.