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Business mentors, incubators, and clusters

Joining a business cluster or incubator programme, or getting a business mentor or coach on board can keep your business on the path to success. Here is information on business incubators, clusters and mentoring services across New Zealand.

What is mentoring?

A mentor is simply a role model who you can consult for advice, guidance, and support. Find a mentor to improve your business success, because a great teacher can boost your chances of achieving greatness.

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What a business mentor can do for your business Opens in a new window

Do you need help identifying the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities available to your business? A business mentor can help you see the “big picture”, direct your focus to the key issues facing your business, and aid you in achieving your goals. Read this article to find out how to get a mentor and other benefits of having one.

This information is brought to you by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Apply for a business mentor Opens in a new window

Would you like to meet with a professional that can help you run a successful business? There are just seven simple steps to apply for a business mentor. Find out if you qualify for the programme and how to begin the registration process.

This information is brought to you by Business Mentors New Zealand

Maori business development Opens in a new window

The Maori Business Facilitation Service provides free advice and assistance to Maori business people. If you fit these criteria and you are interested in starting up or improving an existing business this article will provide all the information and link you will need.

This information is brought to you by Te Puni Kokiri

What are incubators? Opens in a new window

Incubators provide support services and resources to entrepreneurial businesses in order to encourage wealth and job opportunities in their specific communities. Discover how business incubators work and what these programmes can offer your start-up business.

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How incubators help businesses grow Opens in a new window

If your business venture is in start-up phase, still only an idea, or is in the early stages of operation but that has some customers, you may find an incubator useful. View a list of current incubator members and how they can help grow your business.

This information is brought to you by Incubators New Zealand

Business incubator case studies Opens in a new window

Get a glimpse of how a business incubator could be beneficial to your business. The following case studies tell the success stories of three different businesses with the help of a business incubator in various areas such as human resources, raising capital, and knowing your business market.

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