Business Assistance

In Southland there are a number of business support services available that can assist with starting, buying or growing businesses.

 

A key initiative for business growth is the Regional Business Partner Network, funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the Ministry of Science and Innovation.

 

As the Regional Partner for Southland, Venture Southland can assist businesses:

 

-  Find training and development options

-  Provide access to funding for research and development projects.

-  General information and referral services

 

Other programmes, business support services and funds are available in Southland. Use the navagation menus on the left and right of the screen to find more information on or contact Venture Southland on info@venturesouthland.co.nz

 

Business in Southland Newsletter

 

The Business in Southland newsletter is produced each month by Venture Southland. It contains information on current business activity in the region and also potential opportunities such as initiatives for funding, management training, internships and various other business support services on offer.

 

See below for a list of recently released newsletters. You can also register to receive this newsletter sent to your email each month.
 

 

Business in Southland Newsletter
November 2011 Edition
This edition includes sustainable business networking meeting, MSI and Venture Southland R&D project assistance, Powersave Plus energy efficiency programme and details on upcoming workshops
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September 2011 Edition
This edition includes the upcoming R&D Support Information evening, find out how to get a tour of the Tiwai Aluminium Smelter and see details on the upcoming workshops registered through the Regional Business Partner Network.
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July 2011 Edition
This month includes the release of Infometrics' Quarterly Economic Report for Southland. Find out about Str@tegies Marketing’s Tourism Marketing Bootcamp, how to make sure your business is ready for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and, details on the upcoming workshops offered by registered trainers as part of the Regional Business Partner Network
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May 2011 Edition
This month includes DOL's new productivity assistance, Business.govt.nz’s business plan competition, the Wood Energy Demand Assessment, MSI’s Internship programme, exporting to China workshops plus upcoming workshops offered through the Regional Business Partner Network
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April 2011 Edition
See Infometrics quarterly report for December 2010. Find out about Otago University’s management course offer, Kai Tech’s free business courses as well as how to be involved in the Southland solar pilot programme. Plus more great workshops offered through the Regional Business Partner Network
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March 2011 Edition
Find out this month about Southland's connection with world leading rocket science. More great business courses in the new Regional Business Partner Network training scheme. Plus find out about free tax advice from the IRD.
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February 2011 Edition
This year sees the introduction of the new business training programme through the Regional Business Partner Network. Find out how this programme can help with your business training needs. Also coming up this month is a seminar for businesses in the product development industry.
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Newsletter Archive
View archived Businsess in Southland newsletters. They include information and events from the period that they were passed on to Southland businesses.
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Business Training

Information on accessing business training opportunities in Southland

 

Business Toolkit

View resources on getting started in business, marketing and more.

 

Business Mentors 

View the Business Mentors website for information about their services.
 

For further information on business services in Southland, please see the left navagation panel

Southland Members' Briefing Session

Southland Members' Briefing Session 09/02/2012

Yearly Members Briefing hosted by the Employers' Association.

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Hazard Management

13/02/2012

A NZTE registered business training programme

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NZIM Four Quadrant Leadership

NZIM Four Quadrant Leadership 27/02/2012

NZTE registered business programme in leadership skills

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Business Growth Opportunities

Through Venture Southland, eligible businesses can access subsidies for business training, funding for research and development projects, business mentoring and other support services.

Southland's Energy Future

Venture Southland recieved a great number of submissions on the draft version of the updated energy strategy. The final version is expected to be published at the end of the June.

New Business Training Programme

This year sees the introduction of the new business training programme through the Regional Business Partner Network. Find out how this can help with your business training needs

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