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Client profile,
Wiremu Grace of
Imagin8tive
Productions Ltd,
Wellington
Imagin8tive founder Wiremu Grace approached the Mäori Business
Facilitation Service (MBFS) in 2010, seeking mentoring to strengthen
and grow his business. From his experience with the MBFS, Wiremu
believes that mentoring is important because it highlights areas
for opportunity and improvement, which included looking at new
markets and networks; and honing key skills to ensure business
sustainability. Wiremu believes that the support of his mentors has
contributed to his success.
In terms of future plans, Wiremu hopes to employ his whänau and
others in his expanding business. He wants to be able to tell stories
and communicate those important messages from whänau, hapu and
iwi across the Mäori community.
Wiremu’s advice for those budding entrepreneurs is, “To be very clear
on what it is you want to do. Go for what you are passionate about
and work alongside people who have the same passion. Finally, ensure
that what you do is for the betterment of others; then the money
side of things and everything else will fall into place".
Wiremu Grace
Imagin8tive Productions Limited is a
Wellington-based company that provides
writing and directing services for film,
television, and corporate videos. Imagin8tive
specialises in moving images, still
photography, Mäori educational resources,
and visual artworks. With a specialised
skill-base and trusted networks, ImagiN8tive
Productions always deliver and produce top
quality resources.
Wiremu at work
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