Taranaki

42% of the people who came along to the event told us they were unemployed at the time the event started.

There was a high number (26%) of self-employed people who came to the event.

One of the key points on an entrepreneurs journey is the first sale. The first time you hold that $10 profit in your hand. This can turn out to be the catalyst that drives you forward to build your business.

We do everything we can to help people reach their first sale with 48% achieving this during the course!

At the Rebel Business School we track four main figures for people before and after the event. We ask people to rate where they are on a scale of 1-10.

Here are samples of the websites that were built, launched and developed over the course.

It is amazing how having a website so quickly helps people to feel that their business is more real.

Connecting attendees to the local business ecosystem

At the Rebel Business School Aotearoa we make sure new businesses stay connected by providing awareness of business network support in specific areas as needed. These connections are all about enabling business sustainability. Being aware of the Bookkeepers Assn NZ or Business Mentors NZ, for example, can provide business input allowing the business to strengthen its foundations and/or its direction.

Rich in cultural heritage and history, South Taranaki is made up of many communities, and offers a diverse range of activities, sports and entertainment. It is quickly becoming known as the place to live with its natural beauty, friendly people and uncrowded lifestyle. A range of successful enterprises and entrepreneurs enjoy the lifestyle on offer while doing business with the world. The South Taranaki District Council, in partnership with the regional economic development agency Venture Taranaki, provide businesses with the tools, information and resources to start or grow.

Encouraging sustainable economic growth is a key priority in South Taranaki District Council’s Long Term Plan for 2021 – 2031. One of the four community outcomes, “Prosperous Souuth Taranaki” focusses on economic well-being by growing a sustainable economy, innovative businesses and providing high quality infrastructure. Major projects in the next decade include developing a South Taranaki Business Park, upgrades to six town centres and the creation of a Business Innovation and Enterprise Hub for the District.

We asked the participants what their Lightbulb moments were at the event. Also they left the messages for our partners and assessed our team’s efforts.