The Pacific Business Trust - a charitable trust promoting self-sufficiency of Pacific people by supporting business activity and ownership - is offering free advice.
* Business planning: A workshop on business planning aimed at owners, operators and managers of small and medium enterprises. The next is on February 20. Phone Angelina
Weir (09-2701003) for further information and to reserve a place.
* Business start-up: Four three-hour sessions, on March 6, 13, 20 and 27, looking at the foundations of a business and how to succeed. More will be held in July and November.
* Business capability assessments: From February, individual assessments that examine the health of businesses and look for solutions.
* Business coaching: From March, for those who have done assessments and workshops.
The trust can be contacted on 09 270-7526 or 0800 2877526, via email at pibt@pibt.co.nz.
Pacific Business Trust