- Business.govt.nz
Business.govt.nz is the official New Zealand government website that brings together business resources, tools and information to help people start, manage and grow their business.
The site has been primarily designed to meet the needs of small to medium sized businesses.
Business.govt.nz is managed and maintained by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. It was created on 15 August 2007.
ite content
Business tools are provided on the site, including online training, online transactions and forms, and publications.
Business topic covered by the site include:
* Business advice and support
* Business regulations
* Developing business skills
* Employing staff
* Exiting or selling a business
* Exporting and importing
* Finances and cash flow
* Managing a business
* Protecting business assets
* Sales and marketing
* Starting or buying a business
* Tax for businesses
* Technology and e-business
* Doing business in New ZealandThe site also includes news, features, business tools, polls, and an events listing.
Users
Users of business.govt.nz are given the option to register. Non-registered users are able to access all areas and all information on the site. Registered users can subscribe to a newsletter, receive email alerts, customise the look and feel of the site for themselves, and save the results created by interactive tools on the site.
A media statement by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise says the site had more than 300,000 users in its first year of operation, with most users having a New Zealand IP address.
External links
New Zealand Government websitehttp://newzealand.govt.nz/browse/business-finance-tax/
New Zealand Companies Officehttp://www.companies.govt.nz/cms/how-do-i/do-business-in-new-zealand/business-govt-nz
Ministry of Economic Developmenthttp://www.med.govt.nz/
NZTE Media Release about business.govt.nz usage numbershttp://www.nzte.govt.nz/section/11894/19559.aspx
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