Membership Information

The Power of Community

Business South membership grants you free or discounted access to a range of quality resources, supports, events and opportunities – all designed to support your success.

With more than 1,300 members throughout Otago and Southland, we work closely with a diverse range of organisations and sectors to bring specialist value to business.

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Business South Member App

Save on average $700 per year

Get the most of your Business South membership with our phone app.

Access 60+ national and local discounts on our app including Noel Leeming, Officemax and Bunnings (our members are saving on average $700 per year).

Our app also provides Member only resources, and our Training and Events Calendar all from your phone!

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Members Benefits

Our Pillars	Member Value	Member Benefits
Networking and Events	FREE or up to 50% off	Networking and Leisure Events Business Awards and Expos Briefings, Roadshows & Forums
Advocacy	Various	Multi-level advocacy representation Business NZ and National Chamber Partnerships Sector Councils, Industry Groups
Training and Development	Up to 50% off	Workplace and Management Skills Qualifications and Accreditation Public; In-house; Not-for-profit; Online
Business Support	Up to 50% off	Regional Business Partner Mentorship Export Documentation – Export NZ Member Discounts
Employment Relations	FREE AdviceLine	Legal Advice, documentation and compliance Health and Safety AdviceLine
Workforce Development	Various	For Trades Apprentices Young Enterprise Scheme My Next Move Workforce Central Dunedin

Member Fees Per Annum (ex.GST)

$434.50

Sole Trader

or $36 per month

$467.50

1-5 Employees

or $39 per month

$539

6-10 Employees

or $45 per month

$660

11-24 Employees

or $55 per month

$935.00

25-50 Employees

or $78 per month

$1650.00

51-100 Employees

or $137 per month

$3025.00

101-200 Employees

or $252 per month

$3960.00

201+ Employees

or $330 per month

$250

Not-For-Profit

or $20 per month

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