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Northland Chamber of Commerce

The Northland Chamber of Commerce is a non-political, non-profit organisation which represents the full spectrum of business interests, both small and large, in Northland - retailing, service, manufacturing exporters, importers and other organisations. Formed in 1902, the Chamber is one of 20,000 Chambers worldwide, and 32 in New Zealand.

The Chamber is a voluntary association of companies and individuals engaged in business activities in the Northland region. It is dedicated to the development of international, national and regional trade through:

  1. Freedom of enterprise for those who by their individual and corporate talents contribute real economic, social and cultural wealth to the community.
  2. The development of a market economy in which there is minimal interference from central and local government.
  3. The strengthening of Northland’s place as New Zealand’s commercial, industrial and communications centre offering an exceptional quality of life.
  4. Assisting the development of the region as a desirable commercial and industrial environment for its citizens.

The New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZT&E) funded Enterprise Training Programme is delivered in Northland-wide by specialist training provider Business Services (Northland) Ltd (BIZNorth).

Enterprise Training offers a range of complimentary training options for managing a business, complemented by follow-up coaching designed to enable a client implement what was learnt. A limited amount of training is also available for people interested in starting a business. The Programme is open to owners/operators of New Zealand small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) employing less than 20 full-time* staff and for people who want to start a business. (* Full time = 30 hours or more per week).

Services include:

  • business assessments
  • training for business start-ups
  • training in business planning
  • compliance
  • marketing strategies
  • e-commerce
  • finance
  • business systems
  • managing resources
  • business and operational excellence
  • exporting
  • investment ready training
  • Maori Trustee training
  • on-line and distance learning programmes
  • follow-up coaching support.

For further information, contact:

Northland Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 09 438 4771
Email info@northchamber.co.nz
Website: www.northchamber.co.nz

Business Services (Northland) Ltd – BIZNorth
Phone: 09 438 1394
Email: biznorth@businessservices.co.nz
Website: www.biznorth.co.nz

Business Mentors New Zealand (BMNZ), a service of Business In The Community Ltd, runs the Business Mentor Programme, which operates through 15 agents nationwide.  BMNZ has over 1,500 independent volunteer mentors, who are experienced business people with a genuine desire to make a difference to small business – they are committed to sharing their skills, knowledge and experience. Mentoring can provide peace of mind, inspiration or simply a sounding board to bounce ideas off.

The mentoring service is available to any New Zealand company that has been in business for at least six months, with evidence of accounts, and less than 25 full-time employees.  There is also a specialised export mentoring service available.  A registration fee of $100 + GST applies, which entitles applicants to use the mentoring service for two years. This is the only cost – the mentoring a business receives is free.

For more information, visit www.businessmentors.org.nz or contact the Northland Chamber of Commerce, phone 09 438 4771.

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