HELP & SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

There are a variety of services available to support small to medium businesses from various organizations. Some of these services may be just what you’re looking for to upskill or boost your business. Check out what’s on offer through the links below:

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

  • Government-Funded Services: Includes HR, recruitment, culture support, workshops, and coaching in resilience, leadership, and wellbeing. For more information, click here, call the COVID-19 Business Helpline at 0800 500 362, or email info@businesshelpline.co.nz.
  • Business.govt.nz: Provides templates, advice, and webinars tailored for business needs. View business.govt.nz for details.

IRD SUPPORT

Unlock essential tax knowledge with IRD’s free training seminars. Open to all New Zealand businesses and individuals.

AUCKLAND UNLIMITED (previously ATEED)

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources: Access First Steps for resources, tips, and training on mental health, including templates and self-directed learning for entrepreneurs and business owners.
  • Free Business Advisor Service: Connects businesses to growth resources. Register through the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network.
  • Digital Boost: Free online courses to improve digital skills, covering social media marketing, accounting, advertising, and more. Explore Digital Boost for details.
  • Free Digital Assessment: Get a digital needs assessment for your business.
  • Free Business Resources and Tools: Access the Business Toolkit for resources.
  • Manaaki Advisory Platform: Free advisory service supported by Auckland Unlimited. Connect with experts through Manaaki.

RETAIL NZ

Access free advice and online learning courses, including mental health and employment law, available in six languages. Learn more here.

BUSINESS MENTORS NZ

Register or find out how a mentor could help your business with Business Mentors New Zealand.

AUCKLAND BUSINESS CHAMBER

Offers business mentor support for $200+ GST for 12 months. Call 0800 543 543 for more information.

MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Flexi Wage Subsidy: Helps job seekers with skills training and wage contributions. Includes support for self-employment.
  • Apprenticeship Boost: Financial assistance for employers to retain and hire apprentices.
  • Mana in Mahi: Provides funding and on-the-job support for long-term career opportunities.

For details on these programmes and more, click here.

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING