Helping businesses succeed
Tools and expert advice from government and industry, designed to help Kiwi businesses save time and succeed
Explore tools and resources
Save yourself time and money with our easy-to-use range of tools and resources for your business.
Tax tips: Find out what expenses you can claim
Whether you’re a sole trader, contracting, in a partnership or own a company, you can claim business expenses to reduce your tax bill.
Get started
To help you get started in business, we’ve got free tips, tools, guides and case studies to point you in the right direction.
News for business
See our regular updates for small businesses from across government about new services, law changes and more.
Sole trader toolkit
As a sole trader, you’ll be looking after many parts of running a business by yourself. We have got tools and resources to get you set up and guide you.
Is your business name available?
Use ONECheck to see if your business name, web domain, trade mark and social media usernames are available – it only takes one search.
Healthy business checklist
A healthy business can survive and thrive through challenges and change. Follow our checklist of everyday actions that you can do now to keep your business strong.
Tips for tradies
Learn how to improve your construction business by understanding how pricing works, and the best way to quote for jobs. We’ve got short videos and resources to help you.
Guide to starting a business
If you’re new to being in business or self-employed, read our tips about what’s involved, from testing your idea to registering a trade mark.
Brave in Business e-learning series
Learn how to focus on what matters most to you and your business and improve your mental and physical wellbeing.
Creating an employment agreement
Use our DIY tool to create a tailored employment for your staff. Having a written employment agreement is a legal requirement, and it's a great foundation for an employment relationship.
Choose business structure
Use our Choose Business Structure tool to check that your structure is right for your business’s needs. Just three quick questions and you’re on your way.
Introduction to holidays and leave
There are different rules for different types of leave. Learn about your responsibilities as an employer so that you have happier, more productive employees.
Start-up business plan template
Don't let the name fool you. This template is useful any time you need a full and thorough business plan.
Customise it to suit — this could mean adding in extra sections, or cutting out ones that you don't need.
Fog cannon subsidy for retailers
If you run a small retail business you may be eligible for a $4,000 subsidy to get a fog cannon installed.
