Te Kōrau is a wānanga-based business development programme that equips you with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn an idea, talent, or passion into a sustainable business venture.
Programme topics
Topics covered in the Te Kōrau programme
Module 1: Whakawhanaungatanga
Knowing each other and yourself
- Whākapapa, pēpeha, building your confidence, working styles, team building, obstacles
Module 2: Te mohio ki o kaihoko
Knowing your customer
- problem, solution, benefit, competition, advantage, customer
Module 3: Ko te tika te whanautanga
Getting the relationship right
- Marketing and message; getting, keeping and growing customers
Module 4: Te hanga tauira hei tauine
Building the model to scale
- Starting small, distribution, revenue, typical sale, price
Module 5: Nga hangahanga umanga me nga whakaaroaro a ture
Business structures and legal considerations
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori Core values/tīkanga & business, tikanga, registering a business, licenses and permits, IP (incl. protecting cultural IP), hiring
Module 6: Te kitenga i to raina raro
Discovering your bottom line
- Startup and ongoing needs, fixed and variable costs, break-even point
Module 7: Mahi kaute kia tupu
Accounting for growth
- Sustainability by monetising your business (Ehara ka ora te iwi Maori ma te pipi me te aroha anake.), kōha/barter, break-even point, sales projections, cash flow, accounting
Module 8: Te whakamahere mo te waaheke
Planning for the future
- Raising capital, growth plans, goal setting, pitch prep
Module 9: Haakari
Showcase & Celebration
- Sharing your story and pitching