Business Update

Small Business Expo 2007

For the very first time, the highly anticipated Small Business Expos are to be held in Wellington and Christchurch. The Expo held in Auckland at the end of last month was hugely successful.

As a proud sponsor of  The Small Business Expo, the Companies Office is delighted to offer you the opportunity to attend one or more of the expos as our complimentary guest. Just click the links below and entry is FREE, which saves you $20 on each ticket.

What is The Small Business Expo?
The expos are unique in their capability to bring together a range of quality business support products and services under one roof. Described in the NZ Herald as providing “inspiration from the best of the best”, the expos are being held for business owners who want to ensure their businesses are managed to maximise profits and employee satisfaction and reduce stress.

You will have the opportunity to take some time out to work on your business and gain exposure to some of the very best goods and services available to support you in your business journey, free of charge.

How much does it cost?
Entry is FREE if you register with us via the links below.

How do I get my free ticket?
Simply register online and download your free ticket by clicking on the link relevant to the expo location you want to visit.

Wellington | Get your free ticket here

Christchurch | Get your free ticket here

When and where are the expos being held?

What can I expect to see there?

• Fast track your business with valuable assistance from the Companies Office and the Intellectual Property Office
• Large halls of exhibitors, all of whom have a quality offering and a good understanding of the needs of business
• The Vero National Business Support Zone
• Vodafone Business Mentoring with mentors provided by Icon Business Solutions
• Networking opportunities
• The NewstalkZB Cyber Cafe where you can work remotely
• Hot show-only prices on the very best of products and services offered to the small business owner
• Find all the business information you need at the Statistics NZ Business Information Zone
• A healthy dose of inspiration
• Free seminars on topics from export support to HR and IT to marketing, held at The National Bank Seminar Series.
• The Te Kōkiri Māori Business Development Zone
• Many new initiatives this year including the Business Brokering Zone and dedicated Export Zone