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Pakihi - Business

Browse our business guides and new material below or use our business online resources to search for information.

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Explore our business resources

Our business section is authored by Linda Stopforth – our Business Development Customer Specialist.

Linda is a librarian with several decades of experience in business and government libraries. She brings this knowledge to her role with WCL along with 14 years of running her own business as an independent information provider and as an administrator for a not-for-profit trust.

Email Linda Stopforth - Business Development Customer Specialist.

Linda’s hours of availability will be generally Monday – Thursday, 10am to 3pm.

Recent Business Stories

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Keeping you informed with library resources, business news and local interviews.

  • If it Weren't for your Gumboots: An interview with Bata

    In our final Business story for 2024, we learn more about Wellington footwear manufacturer, Bata. Tucked away in Owhiro Bay, Bata have been making footwear for Kiwis for nearly 75 years.
  • Upskilling with Online Courses

    If you’re looking to learn a new work skill, advance your career or just study something for interest, these are some platforms offering a variety of free online courses.
  • Breaking up with a Client

    Is a client causing your business grief? We've pulled together some resources to help business owners negotiate a successful breakup.
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Topic Guides

  • Business Library Guide

    Our guide to the range of services and resources available at the library to customers with an interest in business.
  • Starting a Business

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    Starting a business is not a linear process. These resources are a guide to some of the steps you need to take.
  • Find Company information

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    Need to find information about a company? This page can tell you what your best sources of information will be.
  • Business databases

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    Resources you have access to with your library card. Also included in this list are a number of freely available website