Partners

	ACI Global ACI Global is an International Training and Examination Body (certified by RABQSA International Inc) providing “Professional Leadership Development through Accelerating Continuous Improvement initiatives for Personnel”
	APEC-IBIZ In 2001, APEC created the International Network of Institutes of Small Business Counsellors – or APEC-IBIZ for short. This network provides training and certification for consultants, counsellors and other professionals who advise small businesses across APEC economies. 15 APEC economies, New Zealand included, are currently involved in the programme and its efforts continue to enhance the competitiveness of the region’s SME businesses in the global market. The APEC program is currently being extended to Latin and South America.
	AUT University AUT University Executive Education provides ongoing training to consultants, and is responsible for the conduct and accreditation of APEC counsellors in New Zealand.
	Business Mentors NZ BMNZ are the leading business mentoring service provider to the SME (small to medium-sized enterprise) sector in New Zealand.
	Independent Business Foundation IBF organises the annual New Zealand Small Business Summit. Primarily designed to inspire and educate small to medium enterprises, it also provided an opportunity to examine ways in which the Government could stimulate a growing economy
	EDANZ Economic Development Agencies New Zealand (EDANZ) supports, coordinates and advocates for economic development agencies (EDAs) throughout New Zealand.
	SEAANZ SEAANZ was founded in 1987 with the aim of bringing together Small and Medium Enterprise professionals in practice, education and training and to promote SME development, communication and dissemination of research, ideas and information.