{"id":2106,"date":"2019-01-01T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-01T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jidancleaning.com\/?p=2106"},"modified":"2019-03-21T14:00:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-21T18:00:44","slug":"why-you-need-a-mentor-no-matter-what-youre-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jidancleaning.com\/why-you-need-a-mentor-no-matter-what-youre-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need a Mentor\u2026 No Matter What You\u2019re Selling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, 2019! Oh, how we love a \u201cclean slate\u201d at Jidan Cleaning!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like any other year, things are sure to evolve at a fever pitch. Just think about your everyday experiences in\u00a0an automated society: social media, music streaming, and laundry pick-ups\u00a0and drop-offs. We can schedule, create a list, and power through organized routines at the press of a button.<\/p>\n

So, is there anything traditional worth holding onto? Or, these days, are we too quick to brush anything conventional under the mat? Actually, there is\u00a0one professional practice that\u2019s always relevant and worthwhile \u2013 investing in a business mentor.<\/p>\n

What is a business mentor?<\/em><\/h3>\n

According to The Balance<\/a><\/em>, it\u2019s someone with more entrepreneurial business experience than you. A person who serves as a trusted confidante over an extended period of time, usually free of charge (but they can be paid too).<\/p>\n

Why would my business need one?<\/em><\/h3>\n

Each year in the United States a projected 587,000 small businesses are initiated. In those first five years, up to 70 percent<\/a> of businesses survive due to leveraged guidance. The rest will inevitably close their doors.<\/p>\n

And, according to research by the Journal of Applied Psychology<\/a><\/em>, folks with mentors were more likely to receive promotions. Women, in particular, gained better social standing when affiliated with a high-status mentor.<\/p>\n

What can a business mentor really do for me?<\/em><\/h3>\n

For starters, they will hold you accountable. When someone else is counting on you, you\u2019re less likely to procrastinate and more likely to complete tasks. After all, running a business is no joke.<\/p>\n

A mentor will also highlight:<\/p>\n