A smart, focused business plan.

Determination and direction work together. A clear, simple business plan helps you focus your energy, set goals, and spot opportunities. Download our template and learn how to write a plan you’ll use now, and as your business grows.

Free tools, tips & templates.

Practical tips to help you plan, size up your business situation and make your next move.
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Other government & industry support.

Business.govt.nz

Free tools, resources, news, workshops and events for starting and running your business.

Visit business.govt.nz

Managing tax with the IRD

Learn about GST, business structures and free tax workshops.

Visit the IRD website

Industry training & support

There are several industry training organisations (ITOs) in New Zealand representing many industries and apprenticeships. Find out if there's one for your industry. 

Visit Industry Training Federation site

Chamber of Commerce resources

Workshops, seminars and networking in your area.

Find your local Chamber of Commerce

Find a free mentor

Get advice from experienced business mentors.

Visit the Find a Mentor website

Māori business support

Te Puni Kokiri offers mentoring for Māori businesses.

Visit the Te Puni Kokiri site

Talk to us today.

Get in touch with one of our business specialists to discuss how we can help your business.

Things you should know.

The content of the Managing Your Money workshop is general in nature and is not intended to constitute financial advice or an offer of any financial products and services by Westpac.

Tools or templates made available are intended as a guide only and do not constitute financial advice.

The material on this webpage is provided for information purposes only and is not a recommendation or opinion.

The material on this webpage is does not take your particular financial situation or goal into account. We recommend you seek independent legal, financial and/or tax advice.

Links to other sites are provided for convenience only and Westpac accepts no responsibility for the availability or content of such websites.