biz

biz is a specialist business information and referral service for small to medium sized businesses. It is offered through a nationwide network of walk-in information centres, a freephone service and a website, business.govt.nz.

biz can help you identify and access the information, contacts, training and advice you need to start or develop your business. It can also give you information on government and non-government business services.

To access biz services

biz advisers are there to help you make a success of your business. You can talk to a biz adviser on the telephone, email them for help with a business issue, or pop into your local biz office - there are 32 biz centres located across New Zealand.

Contact the biz freephone service on 0800 424 946 or visit a biz centre near you.

To locate your nearest biz centre visit business.govt.nz/biz.

To find reliable business information online

business.govt.nz is the New Zealand government business site and the fast way to find the information and tools you need to start, manage and grow your business. You’ll find easy-to-understand information on a wide range of business topics including e-business, tax, employing staff, finance, exporting, marketing and New Zealand business regulations. 

To find useful biz publications

There a range of publications produced by biz and NZTE that can help you learn more about successfully running a business.

Starting a Business

A simple, easy-to-read guide to help people build a business based on good ideas and clear goals. Checklists, tips and case studies are included to help you determine whether your idea will work before you start your new business. 

Business Steps: A practical guidebook for small business

A ‘how-to’ guide for people starting a business. This handy booklet clearly outlines the basics of starting a business and includes information on banking and finance, trading names, insurance, GST and tax information as well as useful templates for small business accounting.

Planning for Success

A practical guide to developing a business plan. Available in a printed book and on CD-Rom, it includes do-it-yourself interactive templates, handy hints and survival tips.