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Mentoring wanted: first-year small business, Juazeiro do Norte

Patrícia is launching a catering business and would love advice from someone who has built one.

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Patrícia Barbosa
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Juazeiro do Norte
I'm launching a catering business in Juazeiro do Norte next August. 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 catering business, willing to have a monthly call for the first four 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. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
effort
1 hour a month
format
Online or by phone
skills
small business experience, bookkeeping, pricing

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  • Andrew J. Phillips 🇬🇧

    I'm a graphic designer and I'm free on Thursdays. Happy to help. Free this month.

  • Matteo Tommaso Ferrara 🇮🇹 Photo verified

    i'm a volunteer driver and I'm free on Sundays. Happy to help. Happy to chat first.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Exactly what I needed

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Exceeded expectations

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Practical and effective help

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Went above and beyond

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    Patient and understanding

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    Professional and kind

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Very responsive and caring

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Juazeiro do Norte.

    • Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

      • Thinking of you, Patrícia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

        • Sending strength, Patrícia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

            • Good luck, Patrícia. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Juazeiro do Norte.

              • good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 11 people at work. Take care

                • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                  • Good luck. Hope you get there

                    • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 7 people at work. God bless

                      • thinking of you and your family, Patrícia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

                        • Best of luck, Patrícia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

                          • Zoe L. AvilaID verified

                            Thanks for sharing this, Patrícia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                            • Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!

                              • shared this with my family. Thinking of Juazeiro do Norte.

                                • Small businesses are the heart of Juazeiro do Norte. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Vadodara donated after I showed her your page. Love from Vadodara

                                  • Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Gwangju but we're thinking of you.

                                    • Priyanka M. IyerID verified

                                      So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

                                      • Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning.

                                        • Wishing you peace, Patrícia. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together.

                                          • Hannah FuchsPhoto verified

                                            Hope things get better soon, Patrícia. Shared this with my family.

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