Find resources online
www.business.govt.nz is the New Zealand
Government's website with resources to help New Zealanders start,
manage and grow their businesses. The website has a range of
information on marketing for small businesses including marketing
tips and websites/e-business.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise also has a range of advice and
assistance on its website for New Zealand businesses looking to
grown internationally. Check them out online at www.nzte.govt.nz.
Talk to biz
Biz is a specialist business information and referral service
for New Zealanders in business. This Government-run initiative
offers free advice, contacts, training and information to help you
develop your business. To find your nearest biz centre contact a
biz adviser on 0800 42 49 46.
Get advice from experts
Getting good advice from specialists can improve the performance
of your business and allow you to focus on the areas of your
business that need it most. Visit the www.business.govt.nz website to find out who
you can turn to for advice and the best way to make the most of
your business advisors.
Join an industry association
The Tourism
Industry Association (TIA) is the national industry association
for tourism businesses. As well as being an active voice for the
tourism industry, TIA provides training and development events,
industry support groups and a weekly email newsletter with valuable
tips, news and advice for tourism businesses.
The Tourism Export
Council of New Zealand (formerly Inbound Tour Operators
Council) is another large New Zealand tourism industry association
that offers professional development, support and networking
opportunities for both inbound tour operators and the companies
that supply them with products. The annual conference and meetings
offer an opportunity to hear from many experts from across the
tourism industry, including Tourism New Zealand
representatives.
There are also a number of other industry associations that
represent other sectors of the tourism industry. Find out
more.
Get a business mentor
If you own a small business that's been trading for six months
or more and which provides you with your primary source of income,
you'll be eligible for an experienced volunteer mentor through New
Zealand's business mentors programme. Find out
more on their website.
Seek help from the Māori Business Facilitation
Service
This service, set up by Te Puni Kokiri (the Ministry of Māori
Development), provides advice, guidance and facilitation services
essential to developing a new or existing business. The
Facilitation Service matches Māori business people with an
Accredited Business Mentor who acts as an adviser, and helps them
develop their business or business idea. Find out more on their website.