Portfolio: Small Business

Another chance for Businesses to get a Flying Start

Beehive — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:33:00 +0000

John Banks | Small Business

Small Business Minister John Banks today launched the Business.govt.nz second annual ANZ Flying Start Business Plan competition, with more than $80,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. “The ANZ Flying Start Business Plan competition seeks out the best business plan from new or fledgling New Zealand enterprises, and helps them put their plans into action,” Mr Banks said. “Small and medium businesses drive the New Zealand economy, making up 97 per cent of all enterprises and employing over 500,000 Kiwis. ...

Minister welcomes Small Business Advisory Group report

Beehive — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:11:00 +0000

John Banks | Small Business

Minister for Small Business John Banks welcomed the release of the Small Business Advisory Group (SBAG) report ‘Thriving and Surviving in a Seismic Environment’, which contains eight recommendations for the Government to consider. “Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have had a roller-coaster ride in the past few years with the 2008/2009 global recession, the effects of which were compounded for many in Christchurch with the series of devastating earthquakes,” Minister Banks said. ...

Support for Business to Start, Manage and Grow

Admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:05:00 +0000

John Banks | Small Business

Minister for Small Business John Banks today launched ‘Start, Manage And Grow Your Business’, an updated publication to help small business owners get the best value from government services. “Having been a business owner for many years, I understand how difficult it can be to constantly grapple with government regulation or to know what help is available,” Mr Banks said. “Keeping up with compliance information distracts business owners from what they do best – running their business and growing our economy. ...