Our partner, Findex has developed a performance improvement programme specifically targeted for tradies wanting to grow a profitable and sustainable business. At the moment, Findex is offering this programme on a 1-1 basis, and is looking to develop a 1-many workshop. There is a short three minute video that gives a brief overview of the [...]
In February, Newsroom begins a six-part video series on the Māori economy – a series of video stories looking at the Māori economy, now a $70 billion sector. This documentary takes a look into how the Māori Economy works, what drives it and makes it – and the businesses that operate within it. The series [...]
Te Whare Hukahuka & Poutama Trust Are Proud To Join Forces Poutama is supporting The Ka Hao i te Ao Programme – an e-commerce training programme offered to Māori business owners. Poutama will offer a $10k grant to the business that tops the programme. This funding is to be used to purchase products/services that will [...]
Ngareka Bensemann, Ngāi Tahu Based in One Tree Point, Whangārei, Marsden Cove Dental (MCD) have a beautiful and modern clinic servicing the wider Bream Bay community (south-east of Whangārei). Establishing a clinic in this area has meant local residents no longer need to travel into Whangārei for their dental needs, and MCD have set their [...]
Our partner BERL, provides useful insights about the global and domestic economy, as well as the world we currently live in. Recently, they shared an article to help provide some context to the sharp and swift increase in food, transport and rental prices, and help us understand why this is happening in Aotearoa. You can [...]
In February, Newsroom began a six-part video series on the Māori economy – a series of video stories looking at the Māori economy which is now a $70 billion sector. This documentary takes a look into how the Māori Economy works, what drives it and makes it – and the businesses that operate within it. [...]
Abraham Shearing is owned and operated by Paerata & Cushla Abraham based in the Wairarapa. Very much a whānau oriented business, both Paerata and Cushla grew up with parents working in the sheds and are sharing these experiences with their two young girls. Many of their employees, are siblings, cousins and wider whānau members. Their [...]
On 28 April, Business Mentors New Zealand will host a webinar to explain the benefits of virtual mentoring. Business Mentors New Zealand supports new and developing business owners advance their business capability, capacity and sustainability through skilled business-people gifting their time to share their knowledge and expertise. A business mentor and a mentee will share [...]
The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) and Poutama continues to deliver the 12-month ‘Poutama Tangata’ group coaching programme to small & medium sized Māori businesses across Aotearoa. The programme is FREE and available to Māori SMEs seeking guidance with their ‘people’ needs and requirements: Focusing on tools and techniques to help lead your people Creating [...]
Tourism businesses in Westland, Southland, Kaikōura, Mackenzie and Queenstown Lakes Districts will be able to apply for support from the $49 million Tourism Kick-Start Fund. The Fund is one of three business initiatives available in the five communities. A grant valued between $10,000 and $50,000 is available to eligible businesses. Local agencies will administer the [...]
