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Employment agreement builder

Our tool helps you create contracts tailored to your business and to each person you employ.

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ONECheck

ONECheck lets you check if a business name, trade mark, web domain or social media handle is usable.

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Choose business structure

There are different ways to structure your business, each with different legal and financial obligations. Most businesses are sole traders, companies, or partnerships.

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Cash flow forecaster

Start your cash flow forecast with our tool. Forecasting will help you understand your business health.

Popular learning resources

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Business plan template

Use our free template to help you write a great plan for launching your new business, or as a refresher of a previous business plan.

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How to prepare a quote

Preparing a quote is about more than just the price tag. Learn what you need to do, including adding any materials, labour, time, and any extras. It’s important to get them right – for you and your client.

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Quick focus business plan

Reflecting on your business strategy and plan doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. Download this template and use it when you want to quickly focus on the right things - or refresh an existing business plan.

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Sole trader checklist

This is an easy-to-follow checklist you can use to tick off the essentials of being a sole trader.

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Reduce financial stress

Looking after your finances doesn’t need to be stressful. Watch our short videos for tips on how to reduce stress for financial management and during tax time.

Business planning online learning

Success in business requires careful thought and a path forward — a business plan. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula to write one, but there are some key things to consider.

Mental flexibility to save time and energy

Being mentally flexible helps us focus on the positive rather than the negative – and is something we can learn to do. This allows us to see all the options in front of us and achieve our potential.

Get into the right headspace for success

Being in good mental health and physical shape gives your business the best chance of success. Get into shape with expert advice on eating, sleep, and exercise, as well as learning how your outlook can impact your business.

Business.govt.nz makes it easier for small businesses in New Zealand to understand and comply with government, and succeed. We do this by packaging content and advice from across government into tools and resources designed with small business in mind.