Pressing Business or Employment Challenges?

0800 CHAMBER (0800 242 623)

Confidential help and support is just a phone call away with the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce Advice Line.

Service provided by Auckland Business Chamber and free to access by members of the Business Whanganui Chamber of Commerce network. Available during normal business hours.

From Idea to Enterprise: Starting a New Business

Wherever you are on your business start-up journey — from first ideas to detailed planning — click HERE for practical tips and a step-by-step outline of what’s involved, from testing your idea through to registering a trade mark. And if you’ve got questions along the way, talk to us. MORE.

Resources & Support for Business

Information and links to support agencies to help you navigate and grow your business.

business.govt.nz

The biz.govt.nz website is loaded with tools, information, and advice on many aspects of business. Subscribe to their e-comms to keep up with the latest business focused news from government.

 

businessmentors.org.nz

Benefit from the experience and knowledge of a mentor to empower you to be a better business person, and to navigate the inevitable challenges you face in today’s competitive environment.

callaghaninnovation.govt.nz

Callaghan Innovation are a government funded organisation that partner with businesses of all sizes, providing a range of innovation and research and development (R&D) services to suit each stage of growth.

nzte.govt.nz

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the government agency charged with helping New Zealand businesses to grow internationally. They have extensive knowledge and global networks to help exporters of all sizes make better decisions and connect to the right partners and investors. They also connect international businesses and investors with high-value growth opportunities in New Zealand.

stats.govt.nz

Stats NZ produce a range of statistics to help you make informed business decisions, develop policy, and to enable you to compare your business with others to understand how you’re doing.

Resources & Support for Community Organisations

sportwhanganui.co.nz

Sport Whanganui deliver governance training for local clubs, community groups, and volunteer committees to support the people behind the scenes who keep Whanganui organisations running strong. Their workshops cover everything from the basics of how a board or committee works, to specific roles like chair, secretary or treasurer. Great for new board members or refreshing your approach.