The Government's Business Development Programme,
BIZ, provides services to help improve the management skills and ability of small- and medium-sized businesses. The range of services includes assessment, skills training, coaching and networking. These services are provided by a wide range of affiliated organisations, including: regional enterprise development agencies, consulting companies, Maori trusts, industry associations and The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (TOPNZ).
There are 29 BIZ Centres nationwide – these are listed under 'BIZ' in the local The White Pages.
