Once you’ve registered with us, one of our growth advisors will be in touch to set up a discovery session. The purpose of this is to get to know you and your business – to both identify your needs and uncover new opportunities. 
 
From there, your growth advisor will come back with an action plan. This can include any mix of things – and will depend on what’s most relevant to you. It can range from simple things, such as introducing you to a useful new contact, through to helping you into some key management training, or even facilitating your new research and development (R&D) project.  

Your growth advisor will be your main contact person, and your new business champion. They will check in regularly to see how you’re going. And they’re always just a phone call away if you need them. 

When you join the network, we'll put you in touch with the many other New Zealand organisations that support businesses like yours. Our goal is to help you access the full spectrum of resources, tools, advice and support that's available to you. Many of these are free of charge.

What's more, you won't have to navigate this by yourself. We understand you're busy running your business. You'll have a dedicated growth advisor to point you in the right direction and support you along the way.

You may also be eligible for funding that helps you access specific training and advice that would benefit your business.

We'll help you identify the needs and opportunities within your business. From there, we'll provide you with targeted advice, information, referrals and connections.

For instance, we could connect you with a business mentor, help you boost your management skills, or access research and development funding or expertise through Callaghan Innovation.

Callaghan Innovation(external link)

Your growth advisor will be your main point of contact. From there, they'll help you access support from a range of different people and organisations.

Many of these organisations provide help and resources free of charge.

Your business could also be eligible for funding that you can invest in training and upskilling. For this, you'll be working with companies with training expertise in specific areas.

The great thing about working with a growth advisor is they can show you all the options, help you decide what's right for you, and then make the introductions.

Find your local Regional Business Partner

Any New Zealand business is welcome to join the network. The only criteria are that you will need a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN). Any business can get an NZBN, including sole traders, and it’s free. 

Get a New Zealand Business Number(external link) — New Zealand Business Number

You’ll also need someone in your business who’ll be the main point of contact in your dealings with the network. You can choose who this will be – it might be your business owner, a manager, or office administrator. This same person should complete the registration.  

Register to get started with RBP(external link)

Now a global-leader, they turned to our growth advisors to help connect with local manufacturers and potential distribution partners.

Connections were made with University of Auckland, Massey University and AUT to find research partners and source skilled staff. And to help expand their R&D and developing lean manufacturing we introduced them to Callaghan Innovation. We also advised them to contact New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to explore potential ways to expand their global reach.

Dodson Motorsport(external link) 

Make sure your data is complete and public on the NZBN register.

If your organisation has its name set to private in NZBN, our team will not be able to identify your organisation inside our platform. This will mean we may not be able to help you to the best of our abilities.

• Log in to New Zealand Business Number using your RealMe login details. 
• Click the pencil icon to edit your details.
• Tick the box next to ‘name’. This will make it public.
• Save changes.

MyNZBN login(external link) — New Zealand Business Number