Enterprise Training Programme

Enterprise Training Programme


Fully funded by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, Nature Coast Enterprise delivers the Enterprise Training Programme to the region which provides short, targeted courses throughout the year for small and medium sized business owners and key staff on a range of practical topics from the basics of balance sheets, to marketing.  The programme is free for qualifying businesses to attend and is aimed at the development of skills and knowledge to work smarter not harder.

The courses are run by qualified and experienced individuals with the emphasis on delivering practical ideas and solutions that you can take back to your business and implement straight away.  The programme covers a variety of topics including:

  • Marketing strategies
  • Business planning
  • Finance
  • Business systems
  • E-commerce
  • Managing resources and people
  • Sustainability
  • Business start-up
  • Hi-impact business development

Eligibility

The Enterprise Training Programme is open to owners, operators and key staff members of New Zealand small to medium enterprises (SMEs) employing less than 50 full-time* staff.
(* Full time = 30 hours or more per week)

Cost

The Enterprise Training Programme is fully funded by Central Government via New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. Your investment is your time, effort and commitment.  In return, you will find the courses increase your motivation, boost your confidence and build your knowledge of specific areas of business management.

Why Attend?

  • One-on-one business assessment and opportunity plan developed with a Business Development Manager from Nature Coast Enterprise.
  • Group training to hear about practical learning using real business examples.
  • Sharing of ideas, knowledge and tips with an expert presenter.
  • Small numbers in training groups that encourage participation.
  • Opportunity to network with like-minded business people.
  • One-on-one follow-up coaching with the presenter at the conclusion of the course to help implement the skills, ideas and knowledge gained in the group training.

The benefits of attending the programme include: gaining knowledge in a specific area of business management, increasing motivation and reaffirming business strategies and processes.

Nature Coast Enterprise is lucky to have world class presenters, with many years of international and local experience, delivering these courses on our behalf.  By attending any course, the value to each participant would be in excess of $500.

How to Register

Contact Nature Coast Enterprise who will guide you through the process, click here to download the registration form.