Business

If you are thinking of setting up your own business, Wellington City Libraries can help.
The following books and magazines on small business are just a small selection of the resources available to you.
They cover topics such as marketing & e-commerce.
Also listed are some useful links to relevant ONLINE RESOURCES, both national and international.

(DVD) Add Business is booming - guide for Kiwis who are brave enough to start and run their own business. Series One.
(DVD) Business is booming - guide for Kiwis who are brave enough to start and run their own business. Series two.
Everything you need to know about small business / Charles Gardner.
Flying solo : how to go it alone in business / Robert Gerrish & Sam Leader.
Getting it right / Gareth Hoole and Wade Glass .
Global garage : home-based business in New Zealand / edited by Janet Sayers and Nanette Monin.
Kitchen table millionaire / Catriona MacLennan.
Make your business survive and thrive! : 100+ proven marketing methods to help you beat the odds and build a successful small or home-based enterprise / Priscilla Y. Huff.
The New Zealanders' guide to small business / Sari Hodgson.
Slash your compliance costs: getting your business through the compliance law maze / Peter Sibbald.
The small business book : a New Zealand guide for the 21st century / Leith Oliver and John English. 5th ed 2007
Sure-fire steps to small business success / Graham Kenny.

Franchise New Zealand
Contains a variety of franchise opportunities and information. Also contains a Directory of Franchising which lists essential contact details for franchisers.
Her magazine
A New Zealand bi-monthly publication which features positive articles relating to women in business including success stories and personal growth topics.
Idealog : the voice of the creative economy
Journal of small business management (U.S.)
This quarterly publication contains articles, notes and other features on subjects of current professional interest in the fields of small business management and entrepreneurship aimed at small business readers and their advisors. The journal is peer reviewed.
NZMarketing magazine
Small Enterprise Research - The journal of SEEANZ
Small Business Research website (Does not contain the full-text of articles)
Wellington today
Aimed at the Wellingtonian entrepreneur and business-owner.

Te Arahanga Ō Ngā Iwi - Maori Economic Development Agency
Provides services to Māori wishing to develop a new business idea or improve their existing business or community organisation.
The Business Centre, the home of small business
Based in Wellington the Centre offers training courses and a range of free services to small and medium sized Wellington businesses. You can access their free newsletters on the website.
Business to business
A monthly newspaper targeting small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs).Regular newspaper features include general business news, company appointments, an events diary and columns from experts in the fields of money management, business development, marketing, human resources, exporting/importing, business law, employer issues, using humour at work, and making the most of IT.
BizFuel
Here you will find details of training courses for newly developing high technology companies.
Biz (business.govt.nz)
This is the New Zealand government business site managed and maintained by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) to act as a gateway to government and private sector business information, news and services. It brings together free business resources, tools and information to help people start, manage and grow their business, and is designed specifically for small to medium sized businesses. The website is supported by freephone 0800 424 946.
Business Mentor
If your business is less than six months old, and you employ less than 25 people, then you are eligible for a business mentor. Conversely, if you would like to pass on your experience to newcomers, then you can apply to be a business mentor.
Elevate
Elevate is a network of young business people (aged under 30) in Wellington. Elevate holds regular networking events and provides networking opportunities and introductions for participants.
Employment Agreement Builder
This site has been created by Employment Relations Services to provide guidance to employers and employees on content for the creation of individual employment agreements.
Export Training Services Ltd
New Zealand's only provider of professional qualifications in exporting and international trade which have been accredited by Iatto (the International Association of Trade Training Organisations).
Foundations For Growth: A New Zealand Guide to Business Improvement Sept 2004 (pdf)
This New Zealand Trade and Industry guide is essential reading for anyone in business. The report can be downloaded in pdf format in its entirety or by relevant section eg : leadership and planning, identifying and working with your customers, motivating and developing staff, improving your products and services, understanding your processes and ensuring high levels of quality, managing your information, and developing your relationship with your community. It also provides tips on where to turn for help (information, funding or advice) in heading down the business improvement path.

Grow Wellington
Grow Wellington was formed under the Wellington Regional Strategy and is a Council Controlled Organisation, wholly-owned by Greater Wellington Regional Council. Its aim is to drive growth in exports, and to help create a strong and vibrant Wellington regional economy. They work with business, other business support organisations, local and central government agencies, education and research institutions, and international partners to ensure businesses can get fast, relevant support to help them become more successful.
Her Business Networks
The networks have existed throughout New Zealand for over ten years. Her Business Group is the national sponsor, coordinator and administer of the Her Business Networks and maintains the philosophy of the original Wise Women Networks in providing opportunities for women who are seriously interested in self employment to get together, and to encourage and learn from one another through regular meetings. There is an annual subscription fee which entitles you to a variety of discounts and services.
Homebizbuzz
Winner of the the Best Small Business Web Site in New Zealand at the 2002 NetGuide Web Awards, this site provides provides a vast array of useful information to anyone starting out in business, as well as existing businesses, including a free newsletter.
NRG Trust
The NRG Trust is an enterprise facilitator for young New Zealand entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 30. NRG assists young entrepreneurs to establish new business ventures and to run their existing businesses more successfully by offering a range of free and low-cost services designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs to maximise their potential. Services include access to low cost central city office space in Wellington; business incubation and mentoring services; networking with other young entrepreneurs.
NZ Herald Enterprise Small Business Success
This pdf document is a special collection of articles of interest to small business owners. It includes an article on debt retrieval, as well as guides to buying a franchise, and selling your business.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise was established on 1 July 2003 as a result of a merger between Trade New Zealand and Industry New Zealand. Formerly, Trade New Zealand was the Government's trade promotion agency and Industry New Zealand was the Government's economic development agency. Their services cover specific aspects of trade and enterprise, business development, export services, business success and regional development, and includes services for businesses starting up, and at an early stage of development as well as services for businesses seeking to grow and internationalise: including new exporters, high growth businesses and other exporters. The website also provides access to New Zealand Trade & Enterprise related websites, and showcases New Zealand businesses, entrepreneurs and opportunities.
Also here is a wonderful resource: Planning for success: a do-it-yourself kit for developing your own business plan (pdf)

Rainbow Wellington
Business and Professionals Association (previously GAP) - based in the Capital City of Wellington, Rainbow Wellington is the largest professional network for gays and lesbians in Australasia - now with over 400 businesses on board! You'll be able to share your skills and services and establish new business opportunities and a whole new network.
The Small Business Company Limited
A great site with a wealth of free resources, including articles on small business topics, both management and marketing. You can also access their free training modules.
Sparkbox
"Investing in and growing simple ideas with simple value propositions". Sparkbox specialises in helping companies in the technology sector, and rather than calling themselves a traditional venture capital company, they see themselves as Business angels - ie "individuals with more than a few spare dollars who want to invest in and help develop a firm before it's large enough to access traditional venture capital funds."
Vcapital
The site for those businesses and entreprenuers who need capital from a variety of sources. Also includes articles, and links to useful websites as well as free resources.
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Council has since 1856 been in the business of encouraging regional development and has 1,400 members, who range from major corporations to sole traders.

AllBusiness.com
An american site AllBusiness.com provides practical solutions to the everyday challenges of starting, managing and growing a business. You can register as a member for free.
BizMove.com - the Small Business Knowledge Base
A comprehensive American site of free small business information . It provides access to guides, tools and techniques.
bplans.com
A must for business planning. It gives valuable advice on marketing plans and you can download sample plans for all kinds of businesses
business.gov.au
This Australian site was the winner of the United Nations Public Service Award for eGovernment. It is an Australian government initiative to make it easier for Australian businesses to deal with government and provides essential information on planning, starting and running your business.
Digital-women
This site provides an international online community for women who run their own business, business women, and all women generally. Although the financial information provided is mostly relevant to America, there are also lots of free business resources and tools. These include links to articles covering a wide range of business topics.
enterweb.org
ENTERWeb is an information gateway with links to over 1400 rated sites of interest to anyone involved with small businesses or entrepreneurship and a range of other subjects
Entrepeneur Magazine
Has free access to newsletters and small business advice
Global economic development agencies

Global Information Network for SMEs
This site provides access to information about small and medium sized enterprises from all over the world including Europe and the United Kingdom, North America and Australasia.
International Council for Small Business (ICSB)
ICSB is committed to the free exchange of ideas and programmes through education, research, publications, management development programs and conferences among its members.
Magportal
Features magazine articles on entrepreneurship and products and services aimed at small businesses.
Online women's business centre
By combining the expertise and resources of the United States Small Business Administration with several major corporate sponsors ,we have developed a one-of-a-kind web site that will provide you with the very best information for running your business. A "one-stop shopping" site, where you can find information about everything from how to start your business to how to operate in the global market place.
Small business info from about.com
Every resource on the web for small business, including news, research and information, as well as Shopcenter with links to commercial services and products for running a small business.
Small Enterprise Association of Australian and New Zealand (SEAANZ)
SEAANZ seeks to advance the development and understanding of small enterprise. Founded in 1987, the aim was to bring together professionals in practice, education and training to promote the communication and dissemination of research, ideas and information.