Whitehorse City Council provides a range of free or low cost mentoring services for existing businesses or someone who is looking to start a business. 

We offer Small Business Mentoring Clinics, Small Business Mentoring Vouchers and we host the Small Business Mentoring Bus, Business Skills Mentoring Program

Whether you are thinking of starting or currently running a business, mentoring can be a valuable tool to assist in setting a clear direction, discussing key ideas, and can help to achieve your goals. 

Small Business Mentoring Clinics

Whitehorse City Council in conjunction with Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) and local providers are offering Small Business Clinics to support businesses located within Whitehorse.

Small Business Clinics provide general business advice for planning, starting or wanting to grow your business. SBMS mentoring sessions can help in the management of your business and guide you in the steps you need to apply to overcome an issue or information gap.

The in-person mentoring clinics date 

• 21 July 2026 (collaboration with Small Business Mentoring Service)  - This session is fully booked, please email programs@sbms.org.au to be added to the waitlist.
• 17 August 2026 (collaboration with Oak Business Consulting) - Book Now

Small Business Mentoring Vouchers

If the clinic dates don't suit you, we offer flexible online mentoring sessions as well. 

To obtain your free voucher (valued at $175) please register here. The voucher will be emailed to you within 4 business days with booking instructions. 

You can find a mentor tailored to your needs from the diverse panel of mentors offered by the Small Business Mentoring Service. Our mentors specialise in various topics, ensuring you find the right match. Find out more here.

Each Whitehorse business/individual can claim one voucher and it is valid for 8 weeks from the issue date. 

Speak another language? 

If English is not the preferred language, there are opportunities to choose a mentor who can communicate in a language you prefer. 

Register Now

Small Business Bus

The Small Business Bus is a mobile business centre providing free consultations on starting and running a small business. 

The next Small Business Bus will be 30 November at Brentford Square. Bookings will open in October. 

Find out more about the small business bus and the schedule. 

To find out more about business data, visit Business Victoria.

Business Skills Mentoring Program

The Business Skills Mentoring program connects small business owners with experienced business professionals to help them overcome challenges, identify opportunities and achieve their business goals.

Eligible businesses can receive three FREE one-hour mentoring sessions over a three-month period. Whether you're looking to grow, improve business performance, navigate challenges or plan for the future, the program provides practical, tailored advice from an experienced mentor.

 

To find further business training, workshops and events, visit the Calendar of Events on this website.