Who do you bounce ideas off...

The hardest part that all one-person businesses find from those I speak to is what to do when something unexpected happens.

And being business, that is something that crops up time and time again - the unexpected.

Who do you bounce ideas off in those circumstances, and do you found you have things you need to discuss as time goes on or less?

Sasha

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Hi Sasha

It can be hard sometimes when things happen like clients not paying and so forth - tend to discuss with friends in business or family.

Tim

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I also tend to bounce things off my partner and friends, however some of these are people I've met through online networking sites and therefore have particularly relevant experience in some of these areas.

Chris

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Anyone that will listen
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I use forum friends I have made and Dan when he answers his emails...lol
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Does anyone have a business mentor or considered it?

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Husband... and anyone else who will listen.

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Have you considered a business mentor Tim, or are you asking out of interest?
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A business mentor may be the person to act as the 'sounding board' for all the unexpected events in business. The mentor may be anyone, but it will be more beneficial if he/she has much business experience to fall back on.

The following may provide more help.

http://www.dawconsulting.co.uk/mentor-ned/a-mentor-and-your-business-3.html

Regards

David Willetts

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Interesting reading - thanks for the link David.

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I think it depends a lot on if you are looking for an answer or not!

I think you have to be sure what you want out of it. If you are looking for technical expertise in a particular area or not. If you are just looking to talk things through then a coach may be your best bet. If you need some emotional support then friends and family might be best.