The Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network is a gateway that connects you with the right advice, people and resources to help your business thrive.
Supported by MBIE, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the RBP is made up of Regional Business Partners around New Zealand, and supported by the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.
Get in touch with us now, to point you in right direction: info@mcoc.org.nz
How does it work?
Business Assessments
The RBP Business Development Advisor will meet with you to discuss your business’s goals and challenges and walk you through available business support options. Following this meeting, you will receive a feedback summary, outlining a clear path for accessing support. They will determine your eligibility for Management Capability funding support.
Management Capability Funding
Under the RBP programme, after they have conducted an initial assessment, they can provide funding to qualifying businesses for management capability development activities. This funding is a partial subsidy of up to 50% towards any approved training workshop or one-on-one coaching offered by an accredited business training provider. RBP funding is capped at $5,000 + GST per financial year (July to June) for any qualifying business.
Areas in which funding can be provided to improve your management capabilities include:
- Business planning e.g. vision, goals, growth strategies
- Business operations e.g. operational planning, lean manufacturing
- Business sustainability e.g. creating a sustainable business – economic, social and environmental sustainability
- Business systems e.g. operational systems and procedures, record-keeping
- Capital raising e.g. developing investment propositions, preparing for investment
- Export e.g. market entry strategies, market research capability, sales & negotiation
- Finance e.g. costing/pricing, budgeting and cash flow management
- Governance e.g. obligations under the Companies Act, roles and responsibilities of owners, managers and directors
- Marketing e.g. marketing and sales strategies
- Managing resources e.g. leadership skills development, employment compliance
Importantly, the available RBP funding is intended to support management capability development on the part of business owners and managers in these and other areas. It is not intended to fund the procurement of consulting services in these areas, or to fund individual professional development activities.
Contact us now, to connect you with a local RBP Growth Advisor.