Labour Party - Small Business

Small Business Ministerial Council meets on trans-Tasman issues in Christchurch tomorrow

22.05.2008

Climate change, regulatory reforms and improving the ease of doing business are key agenda items for the Small Business Ministerial Council meeting in Christchurch tomorrow, says the Small Business Minister Clayton Cosgrove.

It is the first time that New Zealand has hosted the Small Busine... more +

Start, better manage and grow small businesses

20.05.2008

The government is helping a new information roadshow for small businesses starting up, improving management and growing

A new information roadshow aimed at helping small businesses start up, better manage themselves and grow, with help from the government, will be launched in Dunedin tonight by the Minister for Small Business, Clayton Cosgrove.

Mr Cosgrove will tonight also launch a new publication, St... more +

Growing Competitive SMEs

15.04.2008

Minister welcomes report from Business community

Minister for Small Business, Clayton Cosgrove has welcomed the 2008 report “Growing Competitive SMEs” that he received from the Small Business Advisory Group (SBAG) today.

SBAG was established to advise the government about the potential and actual im... more +

Start, Manage and Grow Your Business

20.05.2008

Small Business Minister Clayton Cosgrove speaks at the Dunedin Small Business Roadshow

Venue: Hutton Theatre, Otago Museum, Great King Street, Dunedin

Good evening.

Thank you for attending tonight’s event. I know that for the business owners here tonight it means you have given up precious business time or time away from your families. We will be doing our... more +