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Part C – BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AS 91380 (3.2): Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context

Part C – BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AS 91380 (3.2): Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global

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Part C – BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

AS 91380 (3.2): Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context

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Web-based sources of information

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There are many sources of assistance for New Zealand businesses, with the best starting point being the internet.

The government site, www.business.govt.nz, is an excellent portal for information from starting to closing a business, and every situation inbetween.

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The website will take you to a range of other information sites, including:

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And

Be sure to fully explore thegovernment site.

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Other sources of advice for current or potential business owners, and students of L3 Business Studies include:

 New Zealand Trade &

Enterprisehttp://www.nzte.govt.nz/

www.businessadvisor.co.nz

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and information provided by banks; here is an example of what BNZ offers

http://www.bnz.co.nz/business-banking/business-help-and-info

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Mentoring

Sometimes business owners need the support of others who know what it is like to struggle in business. Various mentoring organisations exist. These put business owners in touch with mentors, ideally people in the same industry. One such mentoring agency is

http://businessmentors.org.nz/

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Business Associations such as Auckland Chamber of

Commerce http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/

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and Enterprise Northland www.enterprisenorthland.co.nz/

There are Business Associations in most regions.

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An excellent portal for information about Maori businesses and business practice

is Poutama Trustwww.poutama.co.nz/

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Mentoring