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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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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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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’.
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Small enterprises represent over 97% of New Zealand firms, and more than half of all Business South members.
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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.
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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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Our Story
Business South is a voice for business, fostering a strong regional economy and a thriving business sector.
A strong business community contributes to the health and wellbeing of our local communities and ensures a sustainable, prosperous future.
Watch the video below to learn more about the goals and values we live, operate and measure ourselves by, as we work to achieve our vision of creating a thriving business environment that benefits the whole region.
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Membership Information
Business South membership grants you free or discounted access to a range of quality resources, support, 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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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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Exportation Support
Export documentation can be complex – but we’ll help you simplify it.
Business South is an affiliated member of the International Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Origin Accreditation Chain.
We supply Chamber-certified Certificates of Origin which provide import authorities and buyers with trusted assurance of origin.
Get in touch to learn more about how we can help you with your export needs.
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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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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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