The Māori Business Facilitation Service (MBFS) of Te Puni Kōkiri helps new and existing businesses with advice and guidance. This service is available to any Māori entrepreneur or business.

The Māori Business Facilitation Service does not provide funding but can help with:

• Mentoring;
• Coaching;
• Problem-solving;
• Networking;
• Identifying funding sources; and
• Accessing resources and referrals to other business services.

Identifying your needs

If you are interested in our service we will allocate an Account Manager to assess your needs. The Account Manager will:

• Discuss the nature and viability of your business or business proposition;
• Identify if and how we can help you;
• Identify your capabilities as a business operator; and
• Identify any other critical issues and business needs.

The Contracted Business Mentor

Once the initial assessment is completed you may be referred to a Te Puni Kōkiri Contracted Business Mentor.

The Contracted Business Mentors are contracted from the private sector and are experts in business development. They have proven business experience and have entered into this mentoring relationship to help people like you succeed in business. They can help you:

• Review or strengthen your business plan;
• Provide advice about the commitments you face as the owner of a business;
• Support the start-up, growth or recovery of your business; and
• Mentor you for up to six months from the time your mentoring referral has been confirmed.

Contact details for our Regional Account Managers.

• Client Enquiry Form [PDF 150KB]
• MBFS Brochure [PDF 800KB]

Last modified: 10/09/2009