Business Mentor NY – a program of Empire State Development

Program Update

Mentees and Mentors,

We appreciate your interest in mentorship. Please be advised that after March 31, 2024, the Business Mentor NY Program will cease to operate. However, you can continue to access mentoring services by contacting Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in your area at esd.ny.gov/eac-directory to obtain one-on-one counseling with your current business idea or small business.

If you would like to continue offering pro bono mentoring services to entrepreneurs or small business owners, please email us at nylovessmbiz@esd.ny.gov with your core business skills, experience or education and your preferred service area.

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What are some resources that will help me to more accurately estimate my costs when considering a job and giving potential clients a quote?

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Have you considered networking with other similar workers? They would be great sources of suggestions. Do you know how to find people who are eager to help you as you learn? Are you using social media to connect with them?

In the meantime, have you looked for software companies that develop such systems for your field? They often advertise on related industry websites. Have you considered analyzing your expenses on projects that you've completed? Like any skill, practicing estimating will give you more accuracy. Take your time to minimize mistakes, and be willing to be wrong.

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