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Enterprise Training Programme

Enterprise Training South Canterbury

• Want to expand your business?
• Need additional business skills?
• Not sure what to do next?

….. then the Enterprise Training Programme is for you!

Being in business is tough. It’s a competitive world and you need to be sharp and quick on your feet to survive and flourish.The Enterprise Training programme focuses on developing and growing your business

• We will sit down and discuss with you how the Enterprise Training programme can assist you
• Training is offered in all aspects of running and managing a business
• You can then have coaching support to help you further develop your business

The Enterprise Training Programme is fully funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, a Government agency and is managed locally by Aoraki Development Trust.

Where the Enterprise Training programme Can Help

The Enterprise Training Programme can assist in all areas of your business from starting a business, helping you grow, to planning your future.

Topics Covered by Enterprise Training Include:

• Marketing – Marketing plans, Brochure writing
• Business planning
• Accounting – Pricing and costing, Financial statements, Budgets and cashflows
• Sales – Selling skills, Cold calling
• Customer service
• Staff management – Motivating staff, Appraisal processes, Time management
• E-commerce
• Legal compliance – Taxation, Employment agreements

Specialised Programmes

• Those looking to start a new business can attend business start-up workshops.
• Emerging hi-technology companies who wish to compete in the global marketplace can apply to participate in the Hi-Technology Launch Platform Programme.
• Business workshops are now available in many rural South Canterbury towns.
• Workshops have been created to meet the needs of those working in specialised industries.
• Maori businesses and Maori trustees can access a range of business focused workshops.
• Investment Ready Programme – A range of workshops designed for those looking for investment.

How the Enterprise Training Programme Can Help

Business Health Check
You will spend time with Aoraki Development Trust discussing your business and developing a future growth plan.

The aim is to:

• Identify your business needs
• Gain a perspective of your business position and potential
• Design a tailored development programme for your business

Training
As part of your development programme you will be encouraged to participate in a range of short, concise and specific workshops. The workshops are designed so that you will leave with ideas, knowledge and tips you can actually implement in your business.

Benefits include:

• Designed by New Zealand’s leading small business experts
• Practical Learning using real business examples
• On the spot problem solving
• Sharing of ideas, knowledge, and tips
• Small numbers of people, encouraging group participation
• Opportunity to network with like-minded business people

Coaching
One to one sessions with our business coaches will help you to develop the ideas you have gained through the workshops and apply them to your business.

Getting Started

Am I Eligible?
To participate in the Enterprise Training Programme you must own or be involved in the management of a small to medium sized business.The Enterprise Training Programme also offers specialised training programmes for people who want to start a business and for Maori Trustees and Managers of Incorporations registered under the Te Ture Whenua Maori Act.
If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact our Enterprise Training Helpdesk.

What will Enterprise Training Cost Me?
The investment for you is in your time, effort and commitment. In return we guarantee you’ll see the benefits in your business.The Enterprise Training programme is fully funded by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.

Registering with Enterprise Training
Getting started with Enterprise Training is easy. Simply complete the attached registration form and fax, post or e-mail it back to us. One of our staff will then contact you to arrange a convenient time to meet.

Enterprise Training Help Desk

Aoraki Development Trust
Cnr Stafford & Strathallan Streets
PO Box 62
Timaru
New Zealand
Phone (03) 688-9907
Fax (03) 688-9913
E-mail biz@timaru.biz
Website www.adt.org.nz

Aoraki Development Trust

Aoraki Development Trust is a contracted entity whose purpose is to be solely responsible for the economic development in the South Canterbury region. Aoraki Development Trust assists businesses in start-up, sustainability and growth strategies. Aoraki Development Trust has positioned itself to be flexible to meet the needs of development and take advantage of opportunities as they arise.The Aoraki Development Trust team has quickly been recognised as the economic development experts for the region and consequently has been able to extend their core business focus to cover the Central South Island districts.Aoraki Development Trust is contracted to deliver the Enterprise Training Programme in Timaru, Waimate and Mackenzie Districts.

BizNetworks

Visit the biz website at www.business.govt.nz which is not only a gateway to business resources but also includes interactive online training modules. The information and tools here are designed to help you start, manage or grow your business and deal with the day-to-day challenges along the way.

For those of you who haven’t visited our Business Centre at cnr Stafford & Strathallan Streets, Timaru, you will find a wealth of information. The Business Centre provides information through the biz network and covers Business training programmes, mentoring services, compliance information, human resources, business planning and much more. So please call into the Business Centre at Aoraki Development Trust, we’re more than happy to assist you.

Business Mentors New Zealand

Business Mentors New Zealand makes available to small business owners the skills and experience of people who have themselves experienced success in business. Business Mentors New Zealand mentors are coaches – not consultants. They won’t do the work for you, but they will assist you from their own experience. Their role is to support and develop, stimulate and challenge. Mentors act as a sounding board for their clients; they walk alongside. To register for a mentor visit www.businessmentor.org.nz