Kevin D'Ambros-Smith's four approved one-to-one business growth programmes may be co-funded up to 50% by the New Zealand Government through the Regional Business Partner Network — so you can get world-class coaching at half of the cost.
Kevin D'Ambros-Smith is a Business Growth Expert and Coach who has spent eight years helping New Zealand business owners build remarkable companies using his Simple-Growth System™.
He brings rare insider knowledge from his time at three of the world's largest advertising agencies — DDB, Ogilvy, and Saatchi & Saatchi — where he worked alongside global brands including McDonald's, IBM, Unilever, and Heineken.
Kevin then applied this corporate expertise to co-found nine companies across eCommerce, media, healthcare, and technology — scaling each into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. He has also faced significant personal adversity, including breaking his neck twice, experiences that shaped his unique resilience and empathy as a mentor.
Each programme is designed to deliver practical, commercially-focused capability that you can put to work in your business immediately. All four are approved by the Regional Business Partner Network and eligible for up to 50% co-funding.
Most business owners are busy working in their business rather than on it. This programme gives you the time, structure and frameworks to step back, identify your highest-leverage growth opportunities, and build a clear, realistic plan to pursue them.
Every great business has something that makes it genuinely different — a secret sauce that customers keep coming back for. This programme helps you identify what yours truly is, sharpen your positioning around it, and use it to win more of the right clients.
Sales are the fuel that powers every business. Without a reliable, repeatable revenue engine, growth is fragile. This programme gives you a proven framework to improve your sales process, convert more opportunities, and build consistent revenue — without resorting to hard-sell tactics.
Running a business without a strategic plan is like navigating without a map. This programme walks you through how to build a clear, compelling strategic plan so your team is aligned, your priorities are set, and your business is positioned to thrive — not just survive.
The RBPN makes it straightforward to access government co-funding for capability development. Here's how it works from your first expression of interest through to completing your programme.
Fill in the form on this page. Tell us which programme interests you and a little about your business. We'll be in touch within one business day.
A Growth Advisor from your regional RBPN agency will contact you to complete a short discovery session and confirm your funding eligibility.
Once approved, you'll register on the RBPN platform. The Government co-funds up to 50% of the programme fee, and you pay the remainder directly.
Begin your one-to-one programme with Kevin. Leave with a clear plan, new frameworks, and the confidence to grow your business faster.
The Management Capability Development Fund supports New Zealand SMEs to build business capability. Here's what you need to qualify.
The Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN) is a government-funded programme made up of 14 regional growth agencies across New Zealand. It connects business owners with the right advice, people, and resources to grow.
Through the Management Capability Development Fund, eligible businesses can access co-funded one-to-one coaching and training with approved providers like Kevin.
Register your interest and we'll be in touch within one business day to discuss the right programme for you — and help you access your co-funding.
Tell us about your business and which programme interests you. We'll respond within one business day to discuss your goals and guide you through the RBPN funding process.
We aim to get back to you within one business day to talk through your needs.
We'll help you understand your RBPN co-funding eligibility and walk you through the next steps.
No problem — select "help me choose" and we'll match you to the right fit in our initial conversation.
Not eligible for co-funding? You're still welcome to attend any programme at the standard rate.
RBPN co-funding is subject to eligibility assessment by your regional Growth Advisor. We cannot guarantee a successful outcome.