Small business grants NZ

Does your small business qualify for MBIE Capability Development Vouchers?

Alexanders offers services registered with the MBIE Capability programme — with up to 50% co-funding for eligible businesses.

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Digital Marketing Coaching

How it works

Up to 50% co-funding

  1. Register on the
    Regional Business Partners website
    . A Growth Advisor will call back in about a week to assess you.
  2. Tell the advisor you've contacted Alexanders — this is an eligibility requirement.
  3. Vouchers can help fund capability support such as marketing strategy, website performance, social media, ecommerce, Google Ads coaching and email marketing — usually as training, workshops and guidance.

Programming, graphic design and ad clicks are not eligible. Criteria differ by fund, and only a Regional Business Partners Business Advisor can confirm eligibility and the voucher amount. More information at business.govt.nz.

Who can apply

To be eligible, a business must:

  • Have 50 or fewer FTEs
  • Be GST registered in New Zealand
  • Be currently trading in a commercial setting
  • Be privately owned, or a Māori Trust or Incorporation (under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 or similar)
  • Have been assessed by a Regional Business Partner

You should also have the potential and desire to grow, and show commitment to improving management capability — seeking advice, completing the assessment, and being willing to co-fund and give time to training. Charities can't use this fund.

What you stand to gain

One-on-one training and coaching over 2–4 months

A tailored six-step approach covering keyword research, SEO, social media marketing, website traffic and conversions, Google Business Profile setup and running an online campaign.

Improve web performance

A plan for website improvements, an understanding of your analytics and weak areas — including how to use AI.

Website consulting >

Understand digital marketing

Build confidence with Google Ads and SEO coaching.

Rank better on Google

A keyword plan, an optimised website and a blueprint for better conversions.

Social media strategy

A strategy and guidance on content that works.

Social media strategy >

Build online campaigns

Guided help running an online campaign.

Marketing coaching outcomes

Step it up

Keep relevant & combat competition

Training covers advice and strategy — your team carries out the implementation. Media clicks, graphic design and website programming aren't included.

Contact us for more on the grants and our coaching programme.

Marketing coach

Why choose Alexanders?

Rachel has 26 years of experience and offers one-on-one advice tailored to your business. Clients describe her as patient and clear in explaining things.

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Rachel Alexander coaching a client

Reviews

What clients say

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Help with our rebrand, website redesign, social media and market research.

Tony Kan

Connexionz

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We defined our core values and built them into our marketing and a new brand.

Alan Pollard

Harman Lawyers

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The rebrand lifted our image, and we've grown more than 20% a year over two years.

Trevor Croy

Croys Ltd

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The repositioning and new brand supported our expansion into Christchurch.

Marcus Murdoch

Croys Ltd

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The new product clearly communicates who we are and what we value.

John McDonald

HWR

Take action. Raise your game.

Make your next impression count.

Book a 20-minute, no-obligation introduction call with Rachel by phone, Zoom or Teams. We'll talk through what you need and whether we're the right fit. If it's a good match, the next step is a complimentary one-hour strategy meeting.

Book a free consultation call 021 556 560
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