Each year The Professionals Collective (TPC) will award
a Fast-track Business Scholarship that consists of:
- $1000+GST value to be spent on member services. (Mentoring and
guidance experience spanning more than 20 industries). - 12 month membership to become part of TPC team to attend bi-weekly
breakfast meetings and 2 yearly events (Includes 12 months of paid
breakfasts and refreshments). - All members gain access to a wide range of advice and guidance from
other members. - Grow a network of professionals and potential customers out of TPC team.
- A photo and logo profile page in TPC website that promotes you and your
business. - The opportunity to share your business with the rest of TPC team in an
open and friendly 90 second slot each meeting. - An optional opportunity to give a 10 minute presentation to the rest of TPC
team roughly 2 times a year. - Build confidence within a safe and supportive group that gives real feedback
and acts as a sounding board for any aspect of your business. - Learn how to develop and build on your elevator speech.
- Gain honest industry insights from behind the scenes of more than
20 different industries.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
- Must be an owner of a start-up or be an owner of a business in its first 2
years. - Business must appear to be viable and sustainable.
- Available each 2nd Wednesday morning 7:15 – 9:30am.
- Must commit to attend nearly every meeting.
- A personality fit within the group is crucial.
- Sharing a business plan with the panel is an advantage, not essential.
- However, you must share a clear written description of your business
to be eligible. - Your business must be one our members can add real value to.
- You will need to be based in the HBC or nearby.
- Your industry must not conflict with any of our member’s industries.
HOW TO APPLY
- Click on the Contact Us link below to state your interest in applying.
- We will contact you to arrange a time to have an initial chat with our panel.
- You will be notified of your eligibility.
- You will be invited to attend a free breakfast meeting to meet TPC team
and describe your business and goals. - If you reach the short list you may be invited back again.
- All applicants will be notified.