Did you know that if you are a new business owner, freelancer, sole trader, or not-for-profit in the Bay of Plenty, you can gain access to one hour of free business advice through the Tauranga Business Chamber?
The Chamber’s Business Advisor can help you understand how to get started, and what you need to be thinking about in the short and long term.
They can also direct you to expert local providers you may need (such as lawyers, accountants, bank managers) and, if eligible, assist you with accessing Government funding.
The one-hour of free business advice is open to any business owner in the Bay of Plenty. You don’t need to be a Chamber member.
This service can help you with:
- Entering self-employment for the first time or starting a new business
- Marketing and advertising
- Using digital tools and techniques in your business
- Business planning
- Trouble-shooting business issues and challenges
- Understanding finances such as tax, GST and cash flows
- Various funding options; government and private
- Innovation, R&D and protecting your business ideas
- Finding specialist businesses/organisations that can help with the future growth and development of your business.
To find out more, click here.