New Zealand’s regulatory and business environment is constantly changing - that’s a risk to your business. Getting better informed is essential to mitigating that risk. The Chamber can help with informational events, our bi-monlthy magazine, online resources, and complimentary business advisory service.
EVENTS
Get better informed at over 60 events each year - with expert speakers in the areas of law, human resources, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, information technology, and much more including:
- LEGISLATION UPDATES
Hear from experts on changes to the laws affecting your business.
- TRANSFORM IT
Developed by ICT professionals to demystify technological tools that aid business growth.
- LEADERSHIP SERIES
Hear how some of this country’s most dynamic chief executives have faced the challenges and opportunities that running a company in today’s business environment present.
- CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
Celebrate the success stories of aspiring and accomplished businesspeople. Previous speakers have included: Warren Powell of Hell Pizza, Sarah Terry of www.gobble.co.nz, Henry van Asch of AJ Hackett Bungy and Seeby Woodhouse of Orcon Internet.
- GLOBAL EVENTS AND MARKET SNAPSHOTS
Offer attendees an opportunity to gain expert knowledge about importing and exporting in overseas markets.
- VITAL WOMEN LUNCHEONS
Designed to celebrate the accomplishments of female executives, entrepreneurs and business people.
B-INNOVATIVE MAGAZINE
The Chamber’s bi-monthly magazine, b-Innovative, is produced five times a year with each edition full of useful and practical information. Each issue covers a specific business theme, keeping you up-to-date on a wide range of topics.
Previous editions included: Stimulating Growth, People Matter, Technology is Your Friend, Sustainability and Business, Legal Essentials and Global Markets.
WEBSITE
Get secure access to the Chamber’s online tools and resources, including:
- HOW-TO GUIDES
Get detailed information and downloadable templates in areas such as employment, marketing, finance, management, technology, productivity and business legislation.
- FAQs
View answers to questions frequently asked by Chamber members, including: What do I need to know about KiwiSaver? How do I make staff redundant? How do I protect a name or product? What do I need to include in an employment contract? Can shops open on restricted days? How do the NZ Postal Code changes affect my business? And much more.
- SALARY SURVEYS
Each year the Chamber surveys businesses to establish what employees earn and provides this information to members free of charge.
- BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEYS
Every quarter the Chamber surveys its members about business confidence, and publishes those results as an indicator of future economic performance.
BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICE
If Chamber members have a question, whether it’s about business planning, holiday regulations, finance, disciplinary issues, or any other business topic they can dial 0800 CHAMBER (0800 242 6237) and call our team of dedicated business advisors - free of charge.
As one satisfied member reported back to us recently: ‘The speed of response makes the free advice line a very useful service. Going into business does not make you an expert overnight, and paying solicitors or accountancy fees every time you have a question is not financially practical.’