Starting and Growing HEMP(Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program)

• Ewing Kauffman, “Someday you will help somebody.”

• A meeting of a number of Kansas City leaders in June of 1995 (all but one agreed to mentor).

• Recruited mentees that fit the guidelines.

HEMP Guidelines

• $1 Million annual volume• Five or more employees• Record of integrity inside and outside the

business• Three or more years in business• Ultimate decision maker (one only) for three or

more years• Reasonable financials• Desire to grow the business

How To Make It Work

• Start with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis

• Put your worst foot forward• Set up regularly scheduled meetings• Focus on two or three areas during each visit• Give mentor feedback promptly

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