OK, you have an idea but what now?
There is heaps advice out there waiting for you. Below are some website links to contact which will provide you with helpful business information.
www.business.govt.nz website
This is a really useful website for anyone in business, either those starting out or already up and running. There is information on almost every topic; why not save it as your home page on your computer?
Biz Info
Information on the things to know when starting a business.
Phone: 0800 424 946
Email admin@hawkesbaychamber.co.nz
www.business.govt.nz
Click here for more info.
If you want a hard copy please contact us at Hawke's Bay Incorporated.
Training
Workforce Development
Free practical workshops on Business Start Up courses
Phone: 06 833 5583
Email: business@workforce.ac.nz
www.workforce.ac.nz
Business Mentoring
Business In The Community Mentoring Programme
Business In The Community ( BITC ) is a national organisation which aims to promote the growth of existing businesses and thereby enhance employment opportunities. Business Mentors are matched with businesses to provide guidance, share expertise, offer professional advice and access business potential and development.
There is also grant funding available towards Business Mentoring available through NZTE's Economic Development Grant. Click here for more information.
Business Planning
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
Click here to download the NZ Trade & Enterprise 'Planning For Success' document. This is a DIY toolkit with templates which enable you to develop your own business plan. If you want a hard copy or a CD Rom version please contact us at Hawke's Bay Incorporated.
Sourcing Premises
The Napier City Council has a dedicated Enterprise Unit providing a range of services including business start-up and company rebuilding advice, not to mention their own specialist migrant support programme ‘ Get a Life’. Call 06 835 4193, ron@napier.govt.nz or www.napier.govt.nz
The Hastings District Council have a team that focus solely on infrastructure and industrial premises and offer advice to businesses looking at relocating to Hawke’s Bay, and can help those wanting to set up a new business. Call 06 878 0500, johnvb@hbinc.co.nz or www.hastingsdc.govt.nz
Local Real Estate Agents - click here for listings.
Other Useful Resources
Hawke's Bay Incorporated is the Regional Tourism Organisation. For tourism specific business advice click here...
The New Zealand Companies Office provides an online service where you can check and reserve company names online, as well as incorporate your company, update company details and file returns.
Te Puna Kokiri is a government organisation that co-ordinates Maori affairs. As a Ministry their role is to promote increases in levels of achievement attained by Māori with respect to education, training and employment and health and economic resource development. To find out more about their Maori Business Facilitation Service click here.
There are retail marketing groups throughout the region. Hastings City Marketing, Napier Inner City Marketing, Havelock North Business Association and the Taradale Association provide support networks and initiate CBD events and promotions while they also provide a vital link between retailers, and the local councils.
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