{"id":205403,"date":"2021-05-11T17:10:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T04:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=205403"},"modified":"2023-10-12T19:24:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T06:24:59","slug":"regional-business-partner-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/corporations\/regional-business-partner-network\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Regional Business Partner Network?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Regional Business Partner Network is a New Zealand government-funded growth program to assist businesses of all sizes with networking, training and development. Becoming part of the network can offer significant opportunities for your business. It may even open up financing options for further government support for training and development. This article will explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the Regional Business Partner Network;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the benefits it can offer your business; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how growth advisors can assist in your business\u2019 growth and development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Regional Business Partner Network?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz\/\">Regional Business Partner Network<\/a> describes itself as \u201ca gateway that connects you to the right advice, people and resources\u201d. Essentially, they are a business support organisation with government backing to assist small to medium-sized New Zealand businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Network is the collective face of 14 regional growth agencies spread throughout the country. The idea is to provide your business with region-specific industry advice and connections if required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the network offers a range of services and benefits that are mostly free for members. For example, there are various networking benefits and specific training and development programs. The government funds other forms of training through the network. In general, it is a helpful resource for many businesses. It can also give you the referral or extra support that your business needs when looking to grow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the Network Offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Regional Business Partner Network generally aims at supporting your business with networking opportunities and training and development where relevant. The Network, through its team of growth advisors, will help identify possible resources your business could use. They will likewise assist in organising for that assistance. This can take several forms depending on the size and stage of your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--star\">\n    <p>Putting you in touch with helpful and aligned partner businesses, passing on industry information or organising management mentors are all aspects of the network\u2019s benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be eligible for funding for training and specialist business advice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the network provides connections for R&amp;D funding or expertise through Callaghan Innovation. 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This person is your \u2018growth advisor.\u2019 Their role is to help boost your business and assist you with accessing the various services that the Network offers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth advisors will start their relationship with your business in the form of a discovery session. You can expect this discovery session to be a chance to meet your growth advisor and give them an overview of your business. This can be helpful to let the growth advisor understand your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>broader strategic goals;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possible synergies with other regional businesses; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possible fund options or vouchers that might be relevant.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your growth advisor will also prepare an action plan to help take your business forward. This plan will typically cover various strategies, from introducing your business to a new supplier and providing training to key staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/21140438\/NZ-Startup-Manual-251x360-2.png\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">NZ Startup Manual: A Legal Handbook For Founders<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Essential reading for anyone building their startup. This free guide includes practical advice and seven real-life case studies.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.nz\/NZ-Startup-Manual.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your business might be looking to expand its network and horizons in the market. In that case, the Regional Business Partner Network can be a helpful asset and source of further resources to aid development. The Network is supported by the government and focuses on helping its members develop valuable connections and access training opportunities. There can be specific funding opportunities available as well to help your business with training and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like more information about the Regional Business Partner Network or assistance growing your business, our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/corporate-lawyers-lp\">corporate lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. Call us today on <a href=\"tel:+64800005570\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0800 005 570<\/a> or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/membership\/\">membership page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1620705604719\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the Regional Business Partner Network?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Regional Business Partner Network is a government-funded program to assist businesses with growth, networking, and development. There are 14 regional growth companies and various resources that the network makes available to businesses to assist in training and development.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1620705615979\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What benefits does the Regional Business Partner Network offer?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Network offers different benefits to its members, from networking opportunities like events and industry advisors to targeted assistance for your business from a designated growth advisor. 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