You may be unfamiliar with business rules, regulations and resources or you might still be adjusting to our culture and unique way of doing business. All of this can make the early days as an entrepreneur particularly stressful. Luckily, New Zealand’s business community has an amazing support network to help people in your position. Best of all, it doesn’t have to cost the earth.
We’ve outlined three of our go-to free resources to help get you started.
1. Auckland Business Chamber: Free 0800 number
The Auckland Business Chamber is New Zealand’s largest business organisation. They’re dedicated to stimulating the Kiwi economy by helping local companies network and reach their full potential.
They have an 0800 number that you can call for free advice on the basics of starting an enterprise in NZ. They are fantastic at providing budding entrepreneurs with the support they need.
2. Support for new Kiwis
Newkiwis.co.nz is a free website that matches highly skilled migrants with quality NZ employers. Auckland Business Chamber delivers this site in partnership with Immigration NZ. While it is not specifically aimed at company owners, it does offer a number of resources that should help make the road ahead clearer.
That includes:
- Events and workshops that can help you acclimatise to NZ
- Information about what the Kiwi employer is looking for and how business is done
- Online courses on NZ’s job market and how to best find opportunities in NZ
This site and these courses are great if you’re looking to learn how the Kiwi workplace and business community functions.
3. IRD Business starter workshops
The Inland Revenue Department website offers a range of resources that can help you get your head around trading in New Zealand. The page on starting a new business is particularly helpful.
Here you’ll find a smart business guide, compliance checklists, advice on company structure and even access to a range of seminars and workshops throughout New Zealand. These include topics like becoming an employer, GST and running a company. If you’re a little lost about how to pay tax on your income as an enterprise owner here in NZ, this should be the site you turn to.
In summary, these resources are a fantastic place to start. However, there’s nothing like advice tailored to you by an experienced company owner and expert consultant.
Our advisors have a wealth of business experience. They understand the journeys that company owners have undertaken to get where they are. Most importantly, they also know the barriers they may face to succeed in NZ. We’re here to help you overcome those challenges and make big things happen. Call us today to make a start.