How to set up a business in NZ: a step-by-step guide
Every New Zealand business needs an IRD number. What else you register for depends on your structure, your turnover and whether you plan to hire staff.
Google SEO and ads, Facebook and Instagram ads, a website that converts, and branding people remember, all priced for a small business budget, with no lock-in on the Google plan.
Most small businesses need one or two of these, not all five. We start with the one that will move the needle fastest for you.
Not sure which one you need? Get your free proposal
One of our clients is a New Zealand online retailer selling handmade candles, diffusers and body care products. We started running their Google Ads and Local SEO in February 2026, and the figures below compare the same seven-month period in 2025 and 2026.
Source: the store's Shopify analytics, 1 Feb to 30 Aug, 2025 vs 2026. Conversion rate rose from 0.76% to 1.74%. Published with permission. This is one client's result, not an average or a promise for every business.
Fill in a short form. We look at your Google presence, your website and any ads you run, then have a quick chat about what you want.
You get a free, plain-English proposal: our $400 monthly plan, any extras, a fixed-price branding package or a quote for a website. No lock-in on the Google plan, just 30 days' notice if you want to stop.
We do the work, then send you a monthly report on what's working, what isn't and what's next, and go through it with you.
Cafes, clinics, salons, gyms, retail
Local search is your shopfront now. We make sure what they see makes them want to visit.

Trades, consultants, health, beauty, automotive
Your next customer is searching online for your services right now. We make sure they can easily find you.

Ecommerce and retail brands selling nationwide
Shoppers need to find your products before they can buy them. We make sure they do both.

Tell us a little about your business and we'll create a clear, tailored proposal with no jargon and no commitment.
Every New Zealand business needs an IRD number. What else you register for depends on your structure, your turnover and whether you plan to hire staff.