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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.

Applications to Initiate Bargaining for an FPA

2023 Budget Update

3 Steps To Developing a Business Continuity Plan

New Business Payment Practices disclosure regime

Interested in hosting a BA5?

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

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.

Home

Business South is your Southern business association. Learn about the range of services, supports, training and networking opportunities we provide.

Research and Development

Access a range of supports and grants suitable for all stages of the business lifecycle below. 

Sustainability at Business South

What the 2024/25 Budget means for our region

Introducing our new Innovation Navigator

For Trades

Supporting young people to pursue their vocational ambitions and providing the business community with the next generation of talent.

Incorporated Societies Act Seminars

Our Region

Otago and Southland form the heartland of New Zealand, representing some of the best and brightest business this country has to offer.

Employment Law & HR Support

We are proud to have partnered with the best in the business for our legal support. 

Members can contact our team for support with general legal queries, and we'll connect you with legal firm of your choice, offering preferential rates for Business South members. 

Call us on 0508 656 757 for any questions or concerns about your business we offer a wide suite of services to help with your legal. 

Preens Partner with ECCA to Continue to Reduce Emissions

Saving our Standards

Wahine Connection - 24 October

Homestay Hosts Needed

Major health and safety consultation begins

Presenting the Business South Phone App

New HR Advisory Service Exclusively Available to Members

Quarterly Southern Business Survey Results: May 2023

Sharing sustainability successes

Securing success through adversity

Join the Otago Central Rail Trail Network

Advice for Business Award entrants

Strengthening trans-Tasman connections

Become a Food Rescue Champion

Abalro Nominated for YES Alumni Awards - Voting Open

A Sustainability Yarn

NZ CCI

Business South belongs to a network of 30 Chambers of Commerce nationwide, providing a voice for business and opportunities for growth.

New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 47, Auckland 1140

Tiaki Bees benefits from Management Capability Funding

STEM with Leonardo Helicopters

SOREC and Leonardo Helicopters running STEM sessions for schools in Otago

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.

Medium Business

Mid-sized businesses are renowned for longevity, stability and strong growth performance, making a considerable contribution to the local, regional and national economies.

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.

The YES Otago Finals 2024