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Health and Safety Support
Providing a safe and healthy work environment benefits your business, increasing productivity and performance, and protecting you and your workforce.
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My Next Move
My Next Move connects local high schools and businesses, showing rangatahi about the world of work so they can make the right decisions about their future.
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Large Business
Large corporations are major employers and contribute significantly to local and national economies. They thrive through investing in people, innovation, assets and growth opportunities.
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Our Region
Otago and Southland form the heartland of New Zealand, representing some of the best and brightest business this country has to offer.
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STEM with Leonardo Helicopters
SOREC and Leonardo Helicopters running STEM sessions for schools in Otago
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Call for Nominations: Business South Board 2023
Call for Nominations for Business South Board 2023
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Business Mentors
Prepare for future success with one of our experienced business mentors.
As an agent for Business Mentors New Zealand, we can connect you with a mentor to help you and your small business to build the skills and perspective for future success.
A business mentor would be a great option for you if:
- you are motivated and determined to grow your business
- you are willing to listen and receive constructive feedback related to you and your business
- you can commit to the mentoring relationship, working proactively to ensure tasks are achieved in a timely manner with open and honest communication.
For Trades
Supporting young people to pursue their vocational ambitions and providing the business community with the next generation of talent.
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Research and Development
Access a range of supports and grants suitable for all stages of the business lifecycle below.
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Sustainability
A commitment to sustainability minimises harm to communities and the natural environment – it also increases business resilience and innovation, and can give you a competitive edge.
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Pathways Hub
Attracting and retaining staff is one the biggest challenges facing businesses in our region (and across Aotearoa).
Our Pathways Hub is a one-stop-shop for the services and support you need to grow your workforce.
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Membership Information
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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Youth Opportunities
Explore career opportunities and gain the experience and information you need to make decisions about your future, whether in employment or training.
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NZ Income Insurance Scheme
The New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme would offer financial support to workers who are made redundant through no fault of their own, or lose their jobs due to health conditions or disabilities, providing them with 80% of their income for up to seven months.
While Business South welcomes a number of aspects of the proposal, there are some concerning implications for business as it currently stands.
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Fair Pay Agreements
The Government has recently passed the Fair Pay Agreements legislation. The introduction of FPAs is one of the most significant changes to New Zealand’s employment relations system.
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Business Advocacy
We are proud to be the voice of over 1,300 businesses in the south and to represent business interests in government, locally and nationally.
We are here for businesses to share your insights (what keeps you awake at night) so we can advocate for you to minimise barriers, ideally before they arise.
By activating your voice Business South advocates your business issues with decision-makers in local and central government.
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Our People
With expertise in all areas of business, the Business South team can provide the advice and support you need to succeed.
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Small Business
Small businesses are creative, innovative and dynamic, and are key drivers of economic growth. In fact, small enterprise is often referred to as the ‘engine room of growth’.
Did you know…
Small enterprises represent over 97% of New Zealand firms, and more than half of all Business South members.
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Business Strategy and Growth
Looking to start, grow or develop your business?
As a local Regional Business Partner we are able to help you accelerate your business towards the best it can be. Either through knowledge, connections, or subsided training opportunity and funding.
As part of the wider regional business Partners Network (part of 14 other growth agencies) we can provide you with the support you need.
Our advisors are here for you and can meet you for a free business assessment which will look at your business, identify the next steps and come up with an action plan to grow your business, because every business should have the best chance of being the best it can be.
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Enterprise Partners
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