Expert help when you need it most
Are you looking to start a business, or have you been in business for a while? We understand that business can be daunting – but we’re here to help.
We offer small business owners, freelancers, and sole traders access to one hour of free expert business advice, to help get you on the path for long-term success.
Our Business Advisor can help you with:
- Entering self-employment or starting a new business
- Business structures and legal compliance
- Using digital tools and techniques
- Business planning, revenue, and marketing
- 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
- Relevant resources that may be helpful for your journey
- Finding specialist businesses/organisations that can help with the future growth and development of your business
Sessions can be held in person, virtually/by phone, or by email if you have a specific matter to discuss.
This free service is available to any local business owners – you don’t need to be a Chamber member!
This service is kindly supported by Tauranga City Council.
“We found Derek amazingly helpful and very approachable. No question was too small and he was a huge wealth of knowledge. We left feeling more excited and ready to get started.” – Jono Couchman, All Climates Refrigeration
“I really appreciate being treated with kindness and encouragement as I begin my journey into starting a business. I think it’s easy for experts to forget the steep learning curve for people who have never been around business.” – Che Crawford
“The meeting was great. I was able to ask all the questions I had and received answers for all of them. I also got additional advice and helpful information. I am really glad I had the opportunity to talk to Derek.” – Hanrie le Roux
“It is a fantastic service, I’m very happy with the advice received as it’s helped me map out the next steps and has taken away any uncertainty about reaching out to the appropriate people for further advice.” – Annette Harrington