Growing businesses face challenges. Most owners find that as their business grows and they take on more staff, the stress levels grow and the time to think disappears. You may find that you are spending each day reacting to problems rather than growing your business and it is getting harder and harder to manage your own workload. Browse this page to find our tips, resources and services to assist you in growing your business.
At this point, it is wise to take some time, step back and rethink about your business from first principles: what do you personally want to achieve from your business? Look at your systems and processes: do they reduce your workload and will they be fit for purpose as you grow? How much of what you do is necessary, and how much of it is now outdated tradition? Look at your staff: who can you grow to take on some of your tasks, where are the gaps?
It is time to refresh and restart your business; that means looking at what is contributing to your goals and what isn’t. Create a new plan, redo your forecasting, reassess what roles are needed in your business and re-evaluate your own role and tasks.
You can’t do it alone. We suggest that this is the stage where you will see the greatest benefit in getting an outside mentor or business coach, and in joining a business networking group. This will help you to rapidly put changes in place and will help you to understand the potential impact of the changes you will make.
Successfully renewing your business will reduce your workload, better manage your cashflow, increase your profit and set the business up nicely for the next phase of growth.
The Waimakariri District Council have established a brilliant resource kit to help you with all the steps you need to take when you are looking at setting up a new business premises or making changes to your current premises. They also have case management that will take you through the process step by step and make sure you have all your ducks in a row.
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If you are looking for local business growth services we encourage you to view our list of Business Service Partners. These are businesses that have partnered with Enterprise North Canterbury and offer specific marketing and sales services for businesses in North Canterbury.
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Spark Business CanterburySpark Business Canterbury are a local service with one aim: to find the right communication tools for your business. |
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BDO ChristchurchBDO is a full-service accounting, audit, tax and advisory firm. BDO is part of a network of international member firms, with 11 independently owned accounting practices in New Zealand. |
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Meridian EnergyWe're committed to the long term future of New Zealand. As well as generating all of our energy from 100% renewable sources like Hydro and Wind, we've got a team of really smart people. We will help you organise your power to make your business more sustainable financially and environmentally. |
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North Canterbury Business ServicesNorth Canterbury Business Services Ltd is aimed at providing the local help and support you need to succeed; letting you focus on what you do best, supporting your customers with products and services that are your expertise. |
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IT SimplyWe enjoy working with our clients to design IT solutions that deliver tangible business outcomes. If you’d like to look at how we can help you to reduce cost and improve efficiency and accuracy in your business, give us a call. |
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Muritai GroupTo grow a business, your marketing needs to work harder than ever before. You need the right combination of smart strategy, deep understanding of your end buyer and a brand story that opens all the right doors. Muritai Group is a marketing, branding and communications agency based in Christchurch. Inspired by the word ‘Muritai’ – Maori for sea breeze – we bring a fresh approach to marketing. |
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Compass SouthA resident of Rangiora for many years, and a proficient, versatile leader within the SME sector, Peter Lawry of Compass South has more than 20 years’ business experience. Servicing clients over the past few years from sectors as varied as I.T., manufacturing, engineering, auto-mechanical, building-related, import and export, and health, approximately 50% of his client base is in North Canterbury, with the balance in Christchurch. He says, “I love to work with entrepreneurs and business owners who want that extra edge, turning ‘good’ into ‘awesome’!”. |
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ANZDifferent businesses have different challenges. Whether you’re a sole trader, start-up, rural business, larger commercial or institutional business our specialists have the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your business goals. |
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To find out about becoming a Business Service Partner please view our Business Services Partners page or contact Miles Dalton.
Enterprise North Canterbury provides a wide range of business training and also has connections with other local and national training providers as well as one-on-one business coaches.
Your business may also be eligible for subsidy vouchers through New Zealand Trade and Enterprise which may reduce the cost of training or coaching by up to 50%. Our NZTE vouchers page outlines the criteria, and our Business Support team can assess how much assistance you are eligible for.
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As well as ENC Networking Functions, there are a number of business networking groups in North Canterbury. All of these have different objectives and it is well worth looking at which ones may meet your needs:
If you know of other ongoing opportunities to network with businesses please contact ENC and let us know.
If you offer a North Canterbury based business growth service and would like to be considered for the above list, please contact us.
Phone: 03 327 3135
Email: office@enterprisenc.co.nz
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