More than three quarters of Kiwi business owners want easier access to expert training help but value for money and time away from the business remain issues, according to new research.
The survey conducted by business growth centre The Icehouse and the BNZ has led to the development of a range of short, topic-specific workshops, designed to help Kiwi small businesses grow.
BNZ director Partners, Anthony Healy says making business education accessible to the largest segment of New Zealand's business sector is critical to improve the overall performance of the economy.
"We identified that we must provide a way for business owners to access the skills they need to grow their business without taking them away from the day-to-day running of the business," Healy said.