Business resources

Networks to be a part of

One of the most effective ways to start and grow a successful business is to build strong local networks that provide support, solutions, and new opportunities.

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New Zealand Business Owner Network

New Zealand Business Owner Network is a Facebook group designed to improve skills and knowledge of local business owners. Its purpose is to answer questions that arise in business daily and to provide regular educational topics.

NZ Tech Startups Eco-System

NZ Tech Startups Eco-System is a Facebook group of entrepreneurs, designers, software developers, advisers, investors or anyone interested in startups. It aims to connect like-minded people and support them on their startup journeys.

Small Business NZ

Small Business NZ connects Kiwi business owners with tools, resources and others like them to make the hardest parts of running a business easier.

Women in Business New Zealand

Women in Business NZ provides advice and support to Kiwi women in business.

BNI NZ

Business Network International is a networking and referral organisation that helps companies, from startup entrepreneurs to multi-nationals, grow their business and make more money.

Edmund Hillary Fellowship

The Edmund Hillary Fellowship is a community of more than 500 innovators, entrepreneurs and investors committed to New Zealand as a basecamp for global impact.

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Business basics

It’s a big decision to start your own business and it can be hard to figure out what the first steps are. Here are some places you can start.