Your next step starts here

Get more from your business with the right support behind you

Running a business comes with constant decisions, pressure, and opportunity. That’s where Business South membership makes a difference — giving you access to practical support, advice, connections, and opportunities designed to help you move forward.

With more than 1,300 members across Otago and Southland, we work alongside businesses of all sizes to understand where they’re at and what’s next.

Book a meeting with our team for a discovery session and see how we can support your business.

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Start with a conversation

When you’re busy running a business, it’s not always easy to step back and look at the bigger picture.

That’s where a simple conversation can make a real difference.

It’s a chance to sense-check where you’re at, talk through what’s working (and what’s not), and get clear on what will actually move your business forward.

We’ll take the time to understand your situation, then help you cut through the noise and focus on the next right step.

From there, we can connect you to the support that fits — whether that’s practical advice, access to our network as a member, or a more structured pathway through our Accelerator.

No pressure, no jargon, just a straightforward conversation designed to give you clarity.

Book a discovery session and take your next step with confidence.

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How we can help

Support Area	Focus	What this includes
Backing you day-to-day	Practical support	Free AdviceLine for members on legal / HR issues Health & safety advice and systems Mentor services and advisory support
Helping You Grow	Capability and development	Discounted training programmes from leadership to admin to Health and Safety Free business advice and funding
Connecting you to opportunity	Networks and visibility	Networking events and connecting you to the right people Industry forums and sector groups Increased visibility within the business community
Giving your business a voice	Representation and influence	Advocacy at local, regional, and national level Engagement with government, council and decision-makers
Supporting your people and workplace	Workforce capability	Support with workforce planning, training and development Support for attracting and retaining talent, internships etc.
Specialised support	Various	Discounted export documentation services Not-for-profit services include 50% discount on training Māori business support (KUMA) Dedicated support for trades businesses
Additional value	Everyday savings	Member app with 60+ discounts and offers saving on average $700 per year. Savings on fuel, supplies, and services Exclusive partner offers and promotions

How this works for your business

No matter where you’re at:

running a small business and needing practical support
growing and looking for your next step
or established and wanting to stay connected and ahead we are connecting you to the right decision makers.

No matter the size of your business, organisation or non-profit, we help you move forward with the right support around you.

What this looks like in practice

You’ve got a staff issue; you’ve got someone to call
You’re ready to grow; you’ve got a clear next step
You want to stay visible; you’re connected to the right rooms

Hear how businesses are working with Business South

Head to our other testimonials.

Ready when you are

Get clarity on what will move your business forward

If you’re ready to get a clearer view of what’s next for your business, this is a good place to start.

A discovery session gives you the space to step back from the day-to-day and have a proper conversation about where things are really at. It’s an opportunity to reflect, sense-check your direction, and get a clearer understanding of what’s working, what’s not, and where the real opportunities sit.

We’ll take the time to understand your business, not just the surface-level challenge, but the bigger picture around your goals, pressures, and potential. From there, we can help you cut through the noise and focus on what will actually make a difference.

Whether you’re working through a specific issue, planning your next stage of growth, or simply wanting to understand what support, funding, or expertise is available, we’ll help you navigate it in a way that’s practical and tailored to you.

And if there’s a better pathway, person, or programme to support you, we’ll connect you to it, that’s a big part of how we back businesses across the South.

There’s no pressure and no obligation. Just a straightforward, useful conversation designed to give you clarity and confidence in your next step.

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