Funding Options for Business

Advisory | Business

Starting a business or scaling to the next level can be both exciting and challenging. One of the biggest hurdles many business owners face is finding the right funding options for business. At WE Accounting, we believe that access to funding shouldn’t be a barrier to your growth – and we’re here to help make it easier.

WE are proud to be preferred providers for several reputable organisations that offer funding options for business specifically designed to support businesses like yours. These funds can be used to invest in our tailored Business Advisory Services, giving you access to expert advice without compromising your cash flow. Whether you need help with strategic planning, cashflow management, or operational efficiencies, we work with you to identify and secure the funding options that best suit your needs.

Our team is experienced in navigating the funding landscape and can guide you through the process, from identifying eligibility to submitting applications. By leveraging these opportunities, you can focus on growing your business while we take care of the details.

Don’t let limited funding hold you back. Explore the funding options for business available for you and take advantage of expert advisory services that can help you thrive.

Contact our team today to learn more and take the first step toward securing the financial resources your business needs to succeed.

Our Partners

Pacific Business Trust

WE are a Preferred Service Provider for the Pacific Business Trust. Pacific Business Trust partners and collaborates with trusted external organisations, like us, to deliver services and offerings to Pacific business customers on their behalf.

To access funding for our services from PBT you will need to Register to become a member of the PBT Community. Contact WE to discuss your needs and we can offer you a quote to take to PBT for assessment and eligibility

Here is the PBT Process:

Sign up via their website here
- If you’re already a member, you might be able to login and request assistance through their portal
  - Otherwise, you can get in touch with them via email at info@pacificbusiness.co.nz or on 0800 287 7526
Once contacted, a PBT Advisor will reach out for a discovery call
- This is where you can say that you’re interested in our Business Advisory programmes at WE Mana.
They will then schedule a 3-way call between you, us and them.
A tailored proposal is sent to PBT
Reviewed by yourself to see if you’re happy with the proposed services
Proposal is accepted
PBT works in the background allocating, securing and signing off on funding.

Regional Business Partners Network

Regional Business Partner Network connects you to the right advice, people and resources. Funded by the New Zealand government, the RBP Network consists of a number of regional growth agencies throughout the country.

Since WE are a Registered Service Provider WE can work directly with business owners across Aotearoa. Registering is a simple process through their website - but make sure you have your NZ Business Number on hand.

Our funded programmes are:

Here’s the RBPN process:

Register with the RBPN here
A RBPN growth advisor will reach out for a discovery session to identify your needs.
They will develop an action plan for, and with you.
You can mention that you are looking to work with WE Mana, a registered RBPN service provider and are wanting to embark on our He Kākano/Pūtea programme.
From there, the growth advisor will request a proposal from us.
WE will action this and handle all the back-end tasks.
The growth advisor will review our proposal.
If accepted, we will send a 50% invoice for the programme and begin work.

Poutama

Poutama is an independent charitable trust established in 1988. It provides business development services to Māori. Poutama is reasonably flexible on the types of activities they can support. The main thing for you to be aware of is how a grant will positively impact and help grow your business.

There are criteria for this fund:

Key Criteria - Available on a 50-50 basis up to a maximum of $10,000.
Lifetime - A business can apply up to three times or receive a maximum of $30,000 over their business lifetime.
Māori ownership - At least 50 percent.
Operations - Your business has been operating for more than 12 months.
Documentation - A business plan and financial statements.
Annual turn-over - At least $80,000.

*Note that this information was correct on the date of creating this, each organisation may make changes that we have not updated here. If in doubt, please contact them directly.