MentoringSmall business
A business mentor for Surafel's new bakery in Jimma
A short monthly mentoring call on pricing, suppliers and bookkeeping would help a first-time founder.
馃嚜馃嚬 EthiopiaPosted Aug 20, 2026276 views
I'm launching a bakery in Jimma next September. I have saved the start-up funds myself, but I have never run a business before. I've questions about pricing, suppliers, simple bookkeeping, hiring and - frankly - how not to burn out.
I'm looking for a mentor with real small-business experience, ideally in a bakery, willing to have a monthly call for the first six months. I'll bring a list of questions and my numbers.
If you have a few hours a month, and enjoy helping someone avoid the mistakes you made, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks for being kind about this.
- effort
- 1 hour a month
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- small business experience, bookkeeping, pricing
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People who offered to help
- Ananya P. Somayajula 馃嚠馃嚦 路 1w ago
I live about 12 km from Jimma. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Mustafa Farouk 馃嚫馃嚘 路 1mo agoAccepted
I live about 3 km from Jimma. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
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Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Vancouver.
Keep going, Surafel. Small businesses are the heart of Jimma. Hope you're open again soon. After 18 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Kathmandu.
hang in there, Surafel. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Arlington.