Accredited Service Partner
Trusted expertise, connected to Southern businesses
An Accredited Service Partner is a service provider that Business South knows, trusts, and confidently refers businesses to when specialist support is needed.
These partners are recognised for their experience, reliability, and commitment to supporting Otago and Southland businesses. Accreditation helps connect businesses with the right expertise and helps service providers become a trusted referral option within the Business South network.
Get in touch with the Business South team to start a conversation about suitability, expectations, and next steps.
Why Accredited Service Partner matters
When businesses seek support, they’re often looking for more than a service, they want reassurance.
They want to know the person they engage is reputable, experienced, understands the local context and appreciates the realities of doing business in the South.
The Accredited Service Partner programme allows Business South to make confident informed referrals to providers we know and trust. It reduces guesswork for business owners, saves and helps business owners move forward with confidence.
For service partners, accreditation build trust from the very first conversation.
What accreditation means for your business
Being an Accredited Service Partner positions your business as a go-to provider for Southern businesses seeking specialist support.
Accreditation:
- Strengthens trust and credibility
- Enhances your reputation in the region
- Helps you stand out in a competitive market
- Connects you to the wider Business South ecosystem
It’s about enabling quality introductions at the right time, the right expertise and better outcomes for businesses at the right time
What you receive as a Business South Accredited Service Partner
Accredited Service Partners are included in Business South’s network of trusted service providers. When businesses come to us seeking support, for example HR, health and safety, IT, finance, marketing, governance or training, we share the details of suitable Accredited Service Partners.
Businesses choose who they wish to contact and work with directly. Business South remains neutral and does not endorse one provider over another.
Being part of this network helps you stay visible as a trusted provider and connect with businesses actively seeking support, build relationships based on credibility and fit.
Accredited Service Partners
When a Business South member or supported business requires specialist expertise, we may introduce them to one or more Accredited Service Partners. Referrals are based on suitability, capability and alignment with business needs.
Any business that provides services to other businesses and supports Otago and Southland employers can apply. We’re looking for experience, reliability, and a good fit with our values.
Accreditation isn’t about titles or business size. If you provide specialist services that help other businesses operate, comply, or improve, you may be eligible.
Accreditation is typically granted for 12 months and reviewed annually to ensure it remains current and credible.
Any costs, are discussed upfront as part of the conversation so you can make an informed decision.
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