We are a registered New Zealand charity in Whanganui. Every dollar a business pays us for mentoring, bookkeeping or a website funds free one-on-one financial mentoring for someone who could never afford it.
Charity Registration CC64867 · In person in Whanganui, online anywhere in Aotearoa
Most mentoring organisations charge everybody, or they live on grants and run out. We built something that pays for itself. Commercial work funds charitable work, in the same building, by the same people.
Mentoring, bookkeeping, financial operations, consulting, business and marketing plans, and website builds. Real work for businesses that need clarity and structure.
One-on-one and group financial capability mentoring for individuals, families and micro-businesses under pressure. Plain language, no judgement, at your pace.
Partnerships that let us connect clients to microfinance and support beyond what mentoring alone can do.
Hire us for your business and you are quietly paying for someone else's fresh start.
See what we doNine services across two tracks. The free ones stay free. The paid ones are priced on scope, because a one-page cash flow fix and a full business plan are not the same job.
One-on-one support to build confidence with money, understand your obligations and reduce financial stress.
Free · funded by our paid workFree group programme building practical money skills, decision-making and resilience for people and whānau.
Free · paid version for organisationsPersonalised one-on-one mentoring to set goals you will actually hit, work through what is stuck, and grow with someone in your corner.
Priced on scope · free first chatUnderstand your numbers and keep them tidy. Budgeting, cash flow, pricing, and the bookkeeping to back it up.
Priced on scopeFor businesses past the start-up stage that need their financial operations to hold up as they grow.
Priced on scopeConsulting tailored to your industry and growth stage, from a mentor who has run the numbers in the real world.
Priced on scope · free first chatClear, practical, well-structured plans you can take to a funder, a bank, or your own Monday morning.
Priced on scopeClean, functional websites tailored to your brand and goals. Donation-supported, which keeps them within reach.
Donation-supportedEverything above, delivered by video, phone and shared documents, anywhere in New Zealand.
Nationwide · Mon–Thurs
Sixty minutes, no obligation, nothing to sign. We listen to where you are, what is in the way, and what you want to be true in a year.
We build a personalised mentoring plan. Regular sessions, a business or financial plan, or a short sharp piece of work to get you unstuck.
Some people work with us for a few weeks to get clarity. Others stay for years for the accountability. Both are fine. You decide the pace.
If money is causing you stress, you can book free one-on-one financial mentoring right now. You do not need to be in business. You do not need to be referred by anyone.
We work in plain language, at whatever pace suits, in a supportive and non-judgemental setting. Budgeting, cash flow, understanding what you owe, and building the confidence to make decisions.
It is funded by the businesses who hire us, and it stays free no matter how many people ask.
What I've appreciated most is how personalised the guidance has been. It never felt generic. Kerry understands my vision, my values around community and education, and the realities of running a hands-on adventure tourism business.Paihia Mountain Bikes Adventure tourism, Bay of Islands
Larger mentoring services pair you with whoever is available from a list of hundreds. Here you know exactly who is sitting across the table before you book.
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Amelia on LinkedInOur office is on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Guyton Street, in the Tower Building. You are welcome to come in.
We work with clients right across Aotearoa in:
We provide personalised one-on-one business and financial mentoring to help you gain clarity, set achievable goals, overcome challenges, and build a sustainable, resilient business. Our support includes business planning, financial capability, marketing plans, and practical guidance tailored to your unique situation.
We support business owners, start-ups, sole traders, community organisations, and individuals who want to strengthen their business or financial capability. Whether you are just starting a business or looking to grow, we can help you move forward with confidence.
We provide various mentoring options, including funded, donation-supported, and paid services. Our free financial mentoring is always free. During your initial conversation we can discuss your specific needs to determine the best choice for you.
Mentoring begins with an initial conversation to understand your goals, challenges, and needs. From there, we create a personalised mentoring plan that may include regular sessions, business or financial planning, and ongoing support to help you take practical steps toward your goals.
Yes. We provide one-on-one financial mentoring to help you understand your numbers, improve your financial capability, and make informed decisions. This includes budgeting, cash-flow planning, pricing, and financial literacy support.
Yes. We support clients across New Zealand through online mentoring sessions, phone calls, and digital collaboration tools.
Absolutely. We work alongside you to develop clear, practical, and well-structured business and marketing plans. These documents are tailored to your goals and can be used for funding applications, strategic planning, or day-to-day decision-making.
Yes. We provide website design and build packages to help small businesses establish a strong, professional online presence. Our websites are clean, functional, and tailored to your brand and goals. These packages are supported by donations, making them an accessible option for new and growing businesses.
Yes. All mentoring conversations and documents are treated with complete confidentiality. Your information is never shared without your permission.
The duration depends on your goals. Some clients work with us for a short period to gain clarity or complete a business plan, while others continue long-term for ongoing support and accountability.
Simply contact us to book an initial conversation. We will talk through your goals, challenges, and what kind of support will help you the most. It takes sixty minutes, it is free, and there is nothing to sign.
We collaborate with Good Shepherd New Zealand, Ngā Tangata Microfinance, genPrivacy, and others. We are a Google Workspace Partner and a Squarespace Circle Silver Partner. These partnerships let us offer broader support, connect clients with additional services, and contribute meaningfully to our local and regional communities.
Ngā Tangata Microfinance
Book a free 60-minute conversation. Bring the thing that is keeping you up. We will tell you honestly whether we can help, and if we can't, who can.
No obligation · Nothing to sign · In person in Whanganui or online anywhere in Aotearoa