Speed Mentoring: Revitalizing your business in 2026

The world is changing quickly; the strategies and habits that worked in the past don't guarantee success today. You may be starting a business for the first time or working to pivot your company in a new direction. Either way, running a business today means staying open and absorbing an ever-expanding flood of information.

Learning how to kick-start a business is no small task – to build and run a successful company, you need to create and fine-tune a business plan, assess your finances, do your research and build your network.

One of the challenges of running a thriving business is that there are many ways to measure success, revenue, gross profit, and cash flow impact the present and future of every company. To create sustained value, each business owner must create their own unique definition and stick to it.

For many, success means profit and while short-term gains are exciting, long-term wealth and growth are common goals. Some business owners focus their success on progress toward a dream or mission.

Come and join some of our inspiring partners and colleagues as they share their experiences on navigating the world of business, these experts and sector leaders will also provide guidance and insider knowledge to help you succeed in your business endeavours.

This speed mentoring event, held at the British Library's Business & IP Centre, is part of our ongoing series.

Our mentors come from a variety of sectors, and their expertise includes:

• Mentoring
• Advice and guidance
• Business start-up
• Growth

Our expert mentors for this event will be announced soon.

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Host or Publisher British Library, Business & IP Centre