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Business mentoring at the heart of the Government’s Small Business Plan

The ABM has welcomed the Government’s Small Business Plan, with mentoring at the heart of its plan to give small businesses the leadership and management skills needed to help them grow and thrive. The measures include a new government endorsed National Business Mentoring Council, co-chaired by the ABM and ScaleUp Institute. The plan, launched by […]

New National Business Mentoring Council launches to support growth of UK businesses

New Council brings together private sector, academia and civil society to enhance business mentoring across the UK. Business mentoring is widely recognised as a vital resource for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Recent research has shown that 8 out of 10 SME leaders credit mentoring as playing a vital part in their growth; and 7 out […]

How mentoring works in rugby

In this episode of the business mentoring podcast ‘The Game changer’, former England rugby star Jason Leonard discusses his career and how mentoring plays its part in professional sport. Jason won a then-record 114 caps for England men’s rugby team during his 14-year international career. A prop, he first played club rugby for Barking RFC, Saracens and then Harlequins. […]

Meet our new Head of Workplace Services

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Wortley as ABM’s new Head of Workplace Services. In his new role, Pete will lead the design, delivery, and development of our workplace coaching and mentoring services, working with organisations to embed high-impact programmes that support leadership, performance, and long-term success. With his expertise in business integration, organisational change, and leadership development, Pete is […]

Business mentoring surges as ABM launches new mission to meet growing demand

The Association of Business Mentors (ABM), the UK’s professional body for business mentoring, has announced a new mission to “Unlock potential through the power of business mentoring, helping businesses and people to thrive” – as demand for mentoring and ABM membership reaches record levels. The new mission reflects a strategic shift in response to mounting […]

The Race Paradox

In this episode of the business mentoring podcast ‘The Gamechanger’, Dr Carlton Brown, MD at Aspire Consultancy Services, and your host Kerrie Dorman explore the root causes of persistent racial inequalities and biases prevalent within organisational structures and provides insightful solutions to address them. About Dr Carlton Brown Dr Carlton Brown is an award-winning leading voice […]

ABM achieves ILM accreditation to deliver industry-leading business mentoring qualifications

We’re delighted to share that ABM is now an ILM-approved centre for business mentoring qualifications – a significant milestone in our mission to raise the standard of business mentoring in the UK. This prestigious ILM approval means we can now deliver: ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Business Coaching and Mentoring ILM Level 7 Certificate in […]

The dynamic that using tools can bring to the mentoring relationship

In this podcast show, Orla Bance, Managing Director at CCR3 Academy, and your host Kerrie Dorman explore the importance of using tools to complement and support mentoring with a focus on the EQ product CCR3.

How to Find a Professional Business Mentor in 2025: A Step-By-Step Guide

Finding a professional business mentor can be a transformative step for you and your business. But where can you find such a person and how do you know they are right for you? In this article, we’ll take a close look at how to find a professional business mentor, why every entrepreneur and small business […]