Starting a business
Where do you start?
Starting a business can be exciting yet daunting. Visit us at The Horowhenua Company Limited for expert help.
Our advisors can connect you with the resources and networks essential for a strong start. Located in a region known for its vibrant community and business-friendly environment, we're your ideal partner in this journey.
Contact Hendrix or Renée for personalised support on starting a business, and let's grow together.
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Stuff for start-ups
Here's some specific sites to help tech and innovation start-ups.
CreativeHQ work with startups and established businesses, government agencies and corporations to support the development of high-growth new business, with a focus on emerging technologies.
They show startups and businesses, how to reimagine and reinvent their approach. Offering the ability to learn hands-on skills through their School of Innovation. They’re equipped with the tools to build connectedness, capability and confidence - exactly what you need to unleash your innovations to the world.
Ministry of Awesome can empower you to achieve product-market fit, gain commercial traction, generate sustainable revenue, and raise capital for global growth.
Whether you aspire to create the next SaaS unicorn, revolutionise global food production, or pioneer autonomous vehicles, we're committed to fueling your ambition.
The Factory is a high-performance incubator that supports entrepreneurs who are creating high-growth start-ups out to make a difference in this world.
They focus on advocacy, support, and investment.
Based in the Manawatū, The Factory has a 20-year track record working with start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Callahan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation has long supported Aotearoa New Zealand’s innovators and entrepreneurs, helping turn world-changing ideas into reality, boosting our economy, and driving a better standard of living for all. Named after Sir Paul Callaghan, one of the country’s most visionary scientists and a founder of a world-leading business, we have been dedicated to advancing R&D and commercialisation.
More help
Here are our recommendations for agencies that have some great information for you.
This is a great source of information, templates and useful links. There is a whole section dedicated to getting started in business; how to take the first steps, how to choose the right business structure, build a brand, fund your business, planning tools and much more.
Te Rōpū Pakihi supports the growth and development of Māori enterprise in the and Horowhenua region. The network was established in April 2001 and believes that it is the influence of kaupapa tuku iho that makes our businesses unique contributors to our communities.
‘Digital’ doesn’t have to be intimidating. It’s here to make life easy! So whatever stage you’re at, Digital Boost will help you use digital to do business smarter.
Connected makes it easier to explore jobs, study, training or business support. The service helps a wide range of New Zealanders find the advice and support they need.
Help with growing and exporting. This site provides guides on; tax, finance, cash flow, marketing, staff, hiring, training, exporting, and support. They also have a site for manufacturing, GoManufacturing.
Poutama is an independent charitable trust which provides business development services to Māori. Poutama strives to create an environment for successful business ventures and economic growth for Māori.