Completing Your SME Advice Profile - A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a comprehensive profile on SME Advice is essential for making a strong impression within the startup and mentorship community. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of completing your SME Advice profile step by step. Follow along with screenshots to ensure your profile is polished and professional.

Step 1: Updating Basic Information

Ensure your basic information is up to date to establish credibility and trust with the SME Advice community.

Go to your profile.

Click on the "Account Settings" section.

Update your username, designation other relevant details.

Click "Save" to confirm your changes.

Step 2: Uploading a High-Quality Picture A professional profile picture can leave a lasting impression. Here's how to upload one:

1. Navigate to your Account Settings.
2. Click on Photos&Videos.
3. Upload a high-resolution image of yourself.
4. Adjust the cropping if necessary.
5. Click "Save Changes" to set your new profile picture.

Step 3: Add Expertise, Industry and Price

1. Add your expertise by navigating to the Area of expertise
2. Add Industry in the next section
3. Add the amount you charge a session by navigating to Price.

Step 4: Creating a Session.

1. Go to your Create Session.
2. Click on the Add Session Button.
3. Fill in details about your session, title, and description.
4. Click "Save" to create your mentorship plan.

Step 5: Updating Your Availability Keep your availability up to date to help potential mentees find the right time to connect.

1. Log in to your account.
2. Scroll to the "Availability Calendar" section.
3. Adjust your availability schedule by selecting days and times.
4. Save your changes to update your availability.

A well-crafted Expert Profile with an engaging bio, updated basic information, a professional picture, a thoughtful mentorship plan, and accurate availability will enhance your networking and mentorship opportunities. Regularly review and update your profile to stay relevant in the dynamic startup ecosystem.

Below is an example of a completed profile