Danny Pritchard
February 19, 2026
Ever found yourself asking what is a business mentor? A business mentor is an experienced advisor who helps you:
A strong business mentor works alongside you to improve the performance of your business, and provides you with ongoing accountability, without jargon.
For many NZ owners in the $200k - $10m range, this is the missing link between being busy and being profitable.
New Zealand is a small, competitive market. Margins are tighter, labour is expensive and real business growth requires careful planning. We are also a country of do-it-yourself business owners.
At Bring On Monday we regularly see business owners who: work long hours, carry financial stress, underpay themselves and don’t fully understand where profit is leaking. It’s hard to zoom out when you’re juggling!
The right business mentor helps owners tailor strategies and plan your goals - helping you make smarter decisions, get unstuck, and stay ahead of the curve. With regular planning and accountability sessions, they should help you zoom out, spot opportunities, and take confident steps forward, with advice that’s grounded in real business, not theory.
Business mentoring is about building control, not just growth. It’s about getting the business owner back to what they love doing the most, so the business can thrive, not survive!
If you’re wondering how to find a business mentor, the key is to look beyond personality and focus on capability. You want someone who has real experience working with businesses your size and understands the challenges that come with growth. Strong financial literacy is essential - they should be comfortable analysing margins, cash flow, pricing, and profitability, not just talking strategy in general terms.
A good business mentor is proactive, not reactive. They should bring ideas, challenge assumptions, and identify issues before they become problems. Clear communication matters too. If they hide behind jargon or vague advice, that’s a red flag. You want practical, commercially grounded conversations that you actually understand!
It’s also handy to choose someone who will challenge you constructively - not someone who simply agrees with you!
Avoid purely reactive advisors who only report on what has already happened. Avoid generic “one size fits all” coaching programs that don’t reflect your numbers or your market. Instead, find a mentor who understands New Zealand business conditions and can provide grounded advice.
Many business owners assume mentoring is only for large companies. It’s not! If you’re turning over $200k - $10 mill per year, employing staff, and feeling stretched or unclear on your financial performance, you’re ready.
Getting a business mentor is actually straightforward. With Bring On Monday, it starts with a conversation. This is a free 15-20 minute no-pressure call with one of our business advisors who actually gets it. (That’s right - it’s free!). Whether you’re stuck, scaling, or somewhere in between - we’ll help you figure out the next right move. We get to know your goals, pain points and numbers - and work out if we’re the right fit.
Once you’re onboard, we roll up our sleeves and build out your personalised action plan. That includes a 12-month financial roadmap, a sense check on cash flow, and some realistic, measurable KPIs based on your goals. You’ll come away knowing exactly what to focus on, what to track, and where your business is headed, with clarity and confidence.
With our ongoing advisory, this is where the real value kicks in. You’ll have regular sessions with your business advisor to stay focused, track progress, and make smarter decisions. We hold you accountable, highlight what’s working (and what’s not), and help you prioritise the actions that make a real difference. No fluff. Just practical advice, tailored to your goals.
Good mentoring isn’t a one-off meeting. It should be ongoing, structured, and practical support, focused on improving performance over time.
This is one of the most common questions we see! We can’t vouch for other business mentors, but with us, Business Advisory starts from $999 per month.
A great question to ask yourself is: what are poor decisions costing your business now?
Most owners underpay themselves far more than mentoring fees would ever cost. Strong mentoring should produce measurable financial improvement, not just a few conversations and to-do lists. If it doesn’t pay for itself, something is wrong.
With a Business Mentor at Bring On Monday, we help you build a smarter, more scalable business, with real support, clear numbers, and advice that actually makes an impact.
*Please note we only partner with clients that turnover between $200k - $10 mill per year. Business Advisory starts from $999 per month.
The right time to reach out to a business mentor is usually when you’re:
The best time to engage a mentor isn’t when you’re in crisis. If any of the above sound familiar, then it’s time to bring in someone who’s been there, done that, and can help you actually move the needle.
No! Many of the best-performing businesses use mentoring proactively to protect margins and guide growth (as well as hit their personal and business goals!).
In short - yes! Most business mentors will help you create a budget and a financial plan so you can clearly understand the profitability of your business, and how much will be left for you.
The answer is yes, but only the good mentors! At Bring On Monday we design the business around you (the business owner) so that the business serves you and your goals.
With us, sessions typically happen either monthly or quarterly, but can be ad-hoc too! Depending on your plan, you may have direct access to your business advisor for quick check-ins or important conversations - at no extra charge. We’re here when it counts, not just when the calendar says so. It means you can get support outside your monthly meetings when something pops up and decisions need to be made.
Yes. Mentoring often includes improving profitability and structure ahead of succession or sale.
Choosing to work with a business mentor gives you: financial clarity, strategic confidence, and greater control of not just your business, but your life. It’s not about motivation. It’s about building a stronger, more profitable, more enjoyable business.
If you want clearer numbers, stronger margins, and better decision-making, it starts with a conversation.
Book a free discovery session with our advisory team.
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