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horsesmouth named as one of the top 100 new start-ups by business website startups.co.uk.

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Get involved with the discussion around mentoring at this year’s National Annual Mentoring and Befriending Conference 2008 being held by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation on Thursday 22nd May at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester.
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Another great feature about horsesmouth, this time in The Independent.

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horsesmouth gets the thumbs up as a social networking site that could benefit companies from small  business and entrepreneur website,  Freshbusinessthinking.com click here to read the article
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A Horsesmouth mentoring partnership features in The Times

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The Community Channel presented a season of mentoring programmes throughout December to celebrate its growing popularity. Around these critically aclaimed programmes we saw contributions from a range of individuals from the world of media, sport and business, including Dragon's Den entrepreneur, Levi Roots, our own MT Rainey, Alex Corkran from Springback and Tim Campbell of The Apprentice fame.  For more information  visit www.communitychannel.
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Do you need a friend?Founder MT Rainey spoke to Dominic Wood


Featured mentors today

Browse our mentor profiles here to find some who may be right for you.Then get in touch!
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Inspired and fascinated by life
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The latest calls for help

here are some calls for help posted by our members. Browse here for some people you may be able to help.

"Programmer"

I am trying to set up an online business and so far, I've been badly let down by 3 programmers, meaning the site, which was to be up and running on 1st February, is still nowhere near completion. Can...

"help"

hey i dont really know what im doing with this site, but im under so much pressure at the moment from everything and i dont know what to do!...

"University troubles"

Hi, I am nearing the end of my 2nd year doing biological sciences at Liverpool University. I have never liked the course, and I'm scared I will fail. I should have dropped out when I was in the firs...


Latest pearls of wisdom

Here are some Pearls that individual mentors have published. Browse here for anything that's relevant or inspiring to you. Or publish your own from your profile.

“We all need it at times...”

Asking for help is a STRENGTH not a weakness!!!...

“On racism... for anyone affected”

'If you're expecting that, if you wallow in that, if you practise that, then you'll attract what you fear'

Denzel Washington on the issue of prejudice. I think it taught me to stay strong, look up and start seeing people without being afraid agai...

“Choices”

Do what you think is right and you think you will enjoy, take onboard feedback from others but do not do something just because they tell you to. Although it may be difficult to decide at the time you will be happiest if you know you have made the d...


Latest published stories

Here are some stories that individual mentors have published. Browse here for anything that's relevant or inspiring to you. Or publish your own from your profile.

“Identifying The Trigger”

I've suffered irregular bouts of panic attacks since the age of 4 and at such a young age it is hard to identify a trigger as to why - Could it be one? Could it be more? Trying to recall such an event which started it all is hard and during the years...

“Self Harm.”

I've been self harming for about two years now.
It started off with just little scratches, which then got worse and got to the point where i was breaking the skin and scarring myself.
I bottle up my problems and try not to show the people i care ...

“uni”

i have nearly completed my first year at university studying psychology and criminology. i have found it a difficult year dealing with coursework, reading, revising, finantial problems and a social life. i am awaiting one more exam and extreamly nerv...


Latest public groups

Here are some special interest public groups started by our mentors. Browse here for anything that's relevant or inspiring to you - then join up.

"Being gay and in education"

Dealing with sexuality issues at school, college, uni and beyond. Fears and insecurities when moving away to college/uni due to sexual orientation issues. Importance of feeling comfortable in your o...

"Bullying in school"

Share your experiences in being bullied any shape or form....

"Friend troubles"

Im here to help anyone with any friend/ boyfriend/ girlfriend problems they may be having a the moment...


Latest mentor shoutouts!

Click below to see some mentors who really want to help right now. Or, if you're a mentor, click below to add your own shout-out.


Latest shared conversations

Click below to read some useful conversations our members have agreed to make public. Browse here for anything that's relevant or inspiring to you.

 

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