Work and Income

If you're entering self-employment, we may be able to help with some of your costs.

Business Training and Advice Grant

If you're starting your own business, we may be able to help with developing a business plan, training in business skills, advice and project reports.

Self-employment start up payment

If you're starting a business and need help with essential start up costs, eg furniture or the first lot of stock, we may be able to help.

Flexi-wage for self-employment

Flexi-wage is one of the ways we're supporting more New Zealanders into work. We can help you start your own business and help with costs while you get started.