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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.
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 Atlas Business Consulting 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 have concluded for 2025 and will recommence in February 2026.
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.
Small Business Bus
The Small Business Bus is a mobile business centre providing free consultations on starting and running a small business. There are currently no small business bus visits scheduled for Whitehorse. Find out more about the small business bus and the schedule.
To find out more about business data, visit Business Victoria.
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.
To find further business training, workshops and events, visit the Calendar of Events on this website.
Business Skills Mentoring Program
The Victorian Government’s Business Skills Mentoring program will provide up to 1,000 small business owners with 3, one-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced professional.
The mentoring program will provide dedicated support for small business owners, helping them navigate challenges, build capacity and achieve measurable success.
The program is designed for 6 priority sectors: advanced manufacturing and defence, health technologies and medical research, circular economy, digital technologies, agribusiness, and regional tourism.
Eligible business owners will be able to access their free one-hour mentoring sessions over a 3-month period.
Visit the Business Victoria website for more information, including the program guidelines and FAQs.
Whitehorse Start-up Series
In July 2025, we celebrated the final session of this practical three-part program with 10 local participants sharing their business pitches with passion and courage.
Over the past few months, these inspiring entrepreneurs explored branding, business planning, marketing and more, building the skills and confidence to bring their ideas to life.
A big congratulations to everyone who took part! Thanks to Alex Sy from Atlas Business Consulting Services, Jacinta Sims Endure Collective and everyone who joined us on this journey.
The Start-Up Series is just one of the ways Whitehorse City Council supports small businesses alongside initiatives like small business mentoring and the Think Local Buy Local campaign.
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