Grow your business

Being in business is tough.  Practical advice and support can go a long way to sustain your success. Whatever sector, size or stage your business is at, Venture Taranaki’s team of Enterprise Advisors are here to help.

Our team meets with local enterprise owners every day to talk about their needs and the tools available to support them.  We have access to knowledge, networks, coaching, funding and mentoring to support you and your next step for your enterprise.

Business Mentors

Business mentors provide advice, support and a useful sounding board.

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Regional Business Partners

Connect with capability development support and funding, innovation support through Callaghan Innovation, and access a nationwide network of advisors.

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Pakihi Māori

Connect with other Māori entrepreneurs, and find resources to help grow your enterprise in the spirit of whanaungātanga.

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Entrepreneur Ecosystem

There is an entire ecosystem of networks and support made up of many interdependent systems, agencies, businesses, and networks available to you, as entrepreneurs and enterprises, to ensure you have every opportunity to flourish. 

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Raising Capital

Is your enterprise investment-ready? Is investment the right pathway to help you get to the next level? Explore resources for business, and get in touch with our Investment Advisor.

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Export Taranaki

If you're exporting, planning to export, or investigating new export market opportunities, the Export Taranaki network can help you access market intelligence and connect with the right people in the right places.

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Tools and Resources

For more tools, templates, and resources on Business Planning, Market Research, Sustainability, Pakihi Māori Enterprises, and Rural Enterprises please check out the links provided on this page.

Request support

Our Enterprise Advisers are available to talk through your business aspirations and connect you with the resources you need. If you would like someone to contact you, please fill in this enquiry form. 

Sector development

Venture Taranaki supports both established core industries and emerging sectors in many different ways, from facilitating cluster groups, to project management and trade show support.

Massey University business partnership

Find out about Massey University's business support services, connecting Taranaki business and industry sectors to research and innovation expertise.