The Advanced Management and Mentoring Program is for established businesses looking to grow or needing some specialised help. This 10 month intensive business, management, mentoring and training program gives you 110 hours of one to one mentoring, covering a range of areas.
The Polaris Business and Innovation Centre invites you to apply to take part in our Advanced Management and Mentoring Program. To be eligible for this program, your business must turn over between $1.5 million and $12 million. This 10 month intensive business, management, mentoring and training program gives you 110 hours of one to one mentoring and monthly advisory board meetings.
“Clients are reassured that no matter what their problem or business stage, they’ve got support and advice from someone who’s been there and done that.” Rob has over 40 years of business experience and knowledge, including running award-winning small business Alulite Windows, working as director of SGIC and also for a licensed merchant bank. In 1985, Rob’s services to South Australian business were recognised with The Order of Australia Medal. Rob’s expertise is integral to developing and running practical programs for business owners and operators, including our Mentoring for Success and Business Basics for Start-Ups programs. He is always keen to ‘stir the pot’ and get people thinking about how they can grow their business.
Mike is an experienced economic development professional, manager, and business advisor with a broad base of advisory, finance, HR, grant/ tender writing, technology assessment and business development skills. He has extensive networks and is a strong collaborator. Mike has supported business growth with advisory roles at the City of Onkaparinga, Manufacturing Technologies Centre, City of Playford, Innovate SA, Venture Capital SA, Centre for Innovation Business and Manufacturing and the Business Centre. He has also had his own private consulting business and was corporate investigator with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. Mike is a Fellow of CPA Australia and graduate of the AICD.
Jarrad has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is also a Chartered Accountant and as such, is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. Jarrad specializes in Management accounting and is a Partner in the respected firm, Scope Business Advisors. His current clients work in a number of different industries and the application of his skills, his methods of reporting and measuring, have resulted in noticeable growth and the creation of better communication and decision making. One of Jarrad's specialties is to provide options for clients in the form of financial models to determine the best results on specific projects or investments.
Johan has a Degree in Business Economics and is a Certified Practising Accountant. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management. Johan’s management accounting skills are enhanced by his depth of experience and knowledge in the area of product and service costing. This specialty enables him to identify methods and nuanced ways to improve efficiency and implement cost monitoring and modelling. Johan’s background in marketing, gives him a unique overview perspective and appreciation of the broader integration of business functions. He has had practical experience in the finance, banking, media, viticulture, and manufacturing fields. Johan has worked with both private and public companies and the disciplines and practises used, equips him to apply to any business.
"It is worth a chat & they are more than willing to help or point you in the right direction. I have actually referred a couple of people to the Polaris Centre & it has helped them, they were more than happy."Kay Rault - Dresseasy Clothing Inspired by Lacey Shea Designer - Mentoring for Success Program
For more information about our Advanced Management & Mentoring Program (AMMP) please complete the form below. Alternatively, please call us on (08) 8260 8205 any time during our business hours.
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