Services

FNWV Services

FNWV offers a variety of services that enhance Indigenous businesses. Our services are aimed at generating income for FNWV whilst promoting economic growth and empowerment for Indigenous people. As FNWV becomes stronger it will allow greater assistance in the capacity building of Indigenous enterprises. This capacity building will result in more Indigenous businesses to become long term viable enterprises and increase the economic prosperity for all Indigenous people.

Procurement Brokering

Our brokering service offers a unique approach to increasing the Indigenous Procurement spend of corporates and government agencies with First Nations businesses. We act as a facilitator from the start of negotiations to the completion of the contract. This approach greatly increases successful out for the corporate and the First Nations business.

Our unique approach involves.

Working with corporates and government agencies to refine their procurement requirements so the Indigenous businesses have a clear understanding of what is required and their suitability for the services.
Capacity building the Indigenous business to ensure they can proficiently do the contract they are engaged to do. This includes looking at staffing, equipment, time, and finances.
Working with both parties during the contract to provide solutions to any problems that may arise to bring about successful completion of the project
Provide the corporate and government peace of mind they are engaging legitimate Indigenous business that are owned and run by Indigenous people.
We can tailor a solution to any procurement need you may require from small to large across any industry.

Indigenous Business Consultancy

Our consultancy services take into account the unique challenges First Nations people face in business and are delivered culturally appropriately to get the best results. Whether your business is big or small and whatever level your business is at, we have the expertise to provide real world solutions.

We cover all areas of business:

Business plans and strategies

Capability statement and marketing

Legal advice

Financial Advice

Long and short term mentoring

Program Partnerships

Navigating the First Nations business space can be tricky and daunting. Having an experienced and trusted partner to work with will greatly increase your chances of success. If you have a program that involves First Nations businesses and would like to partner with FNWV to assist in forming and /or delivering we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to know more please contact us on enquiries@worthwhileventures.org.au or call 0447 420 556

As a Worthwhile Ventures advisor/mentor you will join a select pool of advisors/mentors to grow and support participating Aboriginal enterprises.

Advisoring/Mentoring is provided on a pro bono basis to the enterprises and the position of advisor/mentor is a voluntary one. An advisor/mentor will be matched with an enterprise to advise on a range of areas relating to the management and operation of the company. Advisors/mMentors are expected to gain a deep understanding of the enterprise's background and situation and draw on their experience to provide guidance.

This could then lead to development of a business strategy, budgets and operational plans; implementation of the plans would then be reviewed by the advisor/mentor and business owner on a regular basis. Depending on need, help in business areas (e.g. accounting, marketing, HR) could be provided by specialists. Advisors/Mentors will therefore need to have significant experience and skills. Advisors/Mentors are also expected to be open and able to share their personal journeys in engagement with Indigenous culture and practice; Worthwhile Ventures will support new advisors/mentors through an on-boarding program to ensure their cultural readiness and that respectful and successful relationships are forged.

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Acknowledgement

First Nations Worthwhile Ventures and its Member Community acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we travel, live, work and trade. We respect their Elders past, present and emerging, recognising the continuing cultural wisdom that informs and guides our contributing labour to our social, economical and environmental viability through successful Indigenous enterprise.