Business Engage (BE) exists to create an innovative environment that empowers individuals to develop successful businesses throughout Africa through collaboration, support, diversity and challenge.

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You’re invited to join 85 Broads, a global network of 30,000 trailblazing women who are inspired, empowered, and connected.

Applications for our June 2013 group will open on 25 April - let us know if you are interested in being part of this programme. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nominees should apply before 28th May 2013 to be considered. Please be sure to listBusiness Engage as your partner organisation on the application.  If successful, you’ll be invited to go through online training by 9th June and start the programme by end of June.

We do hope you’ll take advantage of this exciting opportunity and look forward to hearing about all of the great things you achieve with your mentor if you are selected!

This unique e-mentoring programme offers women entrepreneurs a chance to build their businesses, skills, networks and profiles through an innovative online platform. How does the Mentoring Programme work? The Foundation’s programme is personalised and tailored to your needs. It is all done online, which allows for flexibility and freedom. You’ll be matched with an accomplished mentor who has the expertise, outlook and energy needed to help you achieve your business goals! You’ll also gain access to a vibrant community of accomplished entrepreneurs and professionals, and have access to a wealth of support and resources. What does it take to be admitted as a mentee?

The key to success is in your commitment, both to your business and to your mentoring relationship.

You must be: running (or about to launch) a business, able to meet with your mentor online at least twice each month, able to access the internet weekly, proficient in English and passionate about working on your business.

The benefits are immense! Mentoring provides a tremendous learning and growth opportunity, and mentees have achieved great results.

They’ve launched new products, built websites, finished business plans and improved their businesses. If selected, you’ll spend 12 months developing your business and skills with the personalised, focused support of a mentor.