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3 Steps for a Mentorship Program That WorksBrad Bunt offers his tips for making your mentor program effective.

ByChristopher Hann•Jun 23, 2016

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How can I start an effective mentorship program at my company?

As the longtime director of the Small Business Development Center at Kilgore College in Kilgore, Tex., Brad Bunt has watched plenty of entrepreneurs put mentorship programs to work -- with varying degrees of success. His three steps for getting it right:

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