The MTM Institute

The MTM Network Peer-to-Peer Mentorship program is designed to give busy independents the flexibility they need to grow while also growing a thriving business. Our peer-to-peer mentorship program is available at no cost to all registered members and provides both private and group mentorship opportunities on sustainable business growth topics including:

• Small business management, including time and money management
• Sales, networking, and marketing
• Technology training

Each mentor/mentee match chooses the times, frequency, and formats they determine work best for the goal at hand. However, we do require a minimum commitment of 15 minutes/per week via text or direct message for all matches. Mentees are also required to commit to a minimum of 2 hours of volunteering for #MTMNmentors.

Acting as a friend, a teacher, and a guide to the real world, MTMN peer-to-peer mentors have the opportunity to encourage and advise members by sharing their own experiences and knowledge of the current business landscape. MTMN mentees learn practical and actional advice while continuing to run their businesses.

Everything in business should be this easy.

Program Benefits

The mentor program provides opportunities for mentees to… 

• Explore entrepreneurship through interaction with successful entrepreneurs.
• Gain an experienced entrepreneur’s perspective on applying textbook concepts to real-life situations. 
• Familiarize themselves with business protocol. 
• Identify long-term development needs. 
• Realize the value of networking. 
• Develop a meaningful professional relationship over a specified period of time. 

The mentor program benefits mentors by allowing them to….

• Contribute to the professional development of future entrepreneurs. 
• Identify potential partners and new vendors for their organization. 
• Assist entrepreneurs in establishing successful ventures. 
• Give something back to the community.

The Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network Mentorship Program

In partnership with The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts and Cambridge Local First, the MTMI Mentorship program has been extended to the Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network.

The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) engages business and community leaders in building economies that are local, green and fair.

Cambridge Local First (CLF) is a non-profit network of 450+ local and independent businesses in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our mission is to support, promote, and celebrate a “local economy community” by educating the public and government about the significant environmental, economic, and cultural benefits of a strong local economy.

We extend our most sincere gratitude to these organizations for the support and resources they have provided to bring this program to fruition.