Dear

It was encouraging to read the latest Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor, released last week, which shows a huge amount of confidence in and support of the Waimakariri economy. The notable increases in the likes of building consents, visitor spend and GDP are no surprise when you see the level of construction going on in the district as well as the success of our own Visit Waimakariri's first visit to TRENZ.  

Despite winter setting in, new businesses continue to open and awards are being won all round, showing the quality and tenacity of our local business community. We're also seeing businesses taking the opportunity to upskill their team in the quieter months, with a great uptake of attendees at our business courses and workshops. In fact, our preeminent course - Accelerator Business Growth Series - is back for another round, giving you the chance to grow your business and increase profit, with support from BDO professionals. This course is exclusive to ENC and comes highly recommended from past attendees.   

Kind regards,

Heather Warwick, CEO

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The Accelerator Business Growth Series is Back!

This is your chance to take your business to the next level with three full days of workshops over eight weeks. This programme, exclusive to Enterprise North Canterbury, will give you the skills you need to grow your business wisely and increase your profit. Work directly with experienced business advisory partners and strategy analysts from BDO to pursue the next stage of managed growth for your business. Bookings are now open for this ever-popular programme, so don't miss out. 

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You may be eligible for up to 50% off the cost of this course through NZTE funding. 

Business Updates & Advice

• If your business is investing in research and development this year, you may be eligible for a tax credit under the new R&D Tax Incentive. Find out more about it here >> 
  
  
• Speaking of R&D, Callaghan Innovation R&D Experience Grants are now open for applications from businesses. The student eligibility criteria has changed and now includes both undergraduate and postgraduate students. For more information on the grant, including business and student eligibility visit the Callaghan Innovation Website.  
  
  
• Struggling to figure out the right amount of leave for your employees and how to pay them for it correctly? Then check out this handy guide from MBIE: Getting Holiday Pay Right. 
  
  
• Another helpful tool from MBIE is this Government Help for Sole Traders list, which outlines government benefits that sole traders may be entitled to as well as other programmes to help you when you're starting out, paying tax and saving for retirement. View the full list here >> 
  
  
• Statistics NZ has released the New Zealand Trade Dashboard.  This handy online tool allows the user to see New Zealand imports and exports filtered by country, year or product type, as well as a goods and services map. Check out the dashboard here >> 
  
  
• Exporters and importers might also be interested in the upgraded tariff-finder tool from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade. Designed to help exporters and importers maximise benefits from New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the tool allows you to compare tariffs in our FTA markets and another 136 markets around the world. The tool can also be used to compare tariff commitments for different products. Find the tariff-finder tool here. 
  
  
• The Reserve Bank is reminding retailers to check banknotes as a spate of counterfeit notes have been used throughout Canterbury in recent months. Visit the Reserve Bank Website for their tips on how to spot a fake banknote. 
  
  
• Single-use plastic shopping bags will be banned from July 1. The Ministry for the Environment has released a helpful toolkit for businesses including facts on the law change and information on alternatives to plastic bags. Get the toolkit here >> 
  

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In Other News

• Matt James of North Canterbury Business Solutions recently shared with us his advice on starting a new business. View the full video to get Matt's specialist business tips >> 
  
  
• Rangiora Promotions is hosting the annual Charles Upham Big Splash fundraiser on Friday, June 21 to raise money for the Rangiora Stroke Club. For more information visit the Rangiora Promotions website. 
  
  
• The new Rangiora RSA building won Silver at the Master Builders' Commercial Projects Award in May. Congratulations to North Canterbury's RW Design, who designed the extensive renovation and upgrade project. 
  
  
• Rangiora's Highman Architecture graced the front cover of a recent issue of Homed magazine, showcasing their own Rangiora renovation project. You can read the full article here.  
  
  
• Out of the Box Hair Studio opened their new studio at The Old School Collective in Waikuku this month. Lash Kandy also opened their doors with a new salon in Rangiora. Little Haveli Woodend opened it's dine-in restaurant on June 12, adding to their already popular takeaway service. And PAG Dental Silverstream opened for business last month in Silverstream. Welcome all, and best of luck as you start out on your North Canterbury business journey. 

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For some it's the location, for others, the ease of doing business, the sense of community or the amazing work/life balance. Whatever the reason, hundreds of business owners have chosen to set up and operate their businesses in the Waimakariri District. Each month we sit down with a local business owner to find out Why Waimakariri? Check out our first instalment below.

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We would also like to thank JOYN who have just signed on as a Business Service Partner with ENC for another year. Find out more about JOYN's outsourced HR, recruitment and OHS consultancy services here.  

About Business Service Partners 

All of our Business Service Partners are carefully vetted businesses who provide excellent services to North Canterbury businesses. We are proud to be associated with our Business Service Partners, all of whom have a proven track record in servicing local businesses. If you would like to talk about becoming an ENC Business Service Partner please download our Business Services Package or contact our Business Support Manager Miles Dalton.   

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