SMALL BUSINESS WORK NZ
An independent research initiative focused on the work behind running small businesses in New Zealand.
Understanding first.
Our purpose is to understand the work before deciding what changes might help.
OUR PURPOSE
Investigate first, publish what is learned, and let the evidence identify what deserves attention.
Research the work that sits behind the work.
Small Business Work NZ focuses on the administrative, coordination and operational activity that surrounds doing the core work of a small business.
The initiative is designed to stay open to different outcomes rather than beginning with a predetermined product, policy answer or intervention.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Five commitments that shape how the research is approached and communicated.
01
Start with evidence
Start with experience and existing evidence rather than assuming the answer in advance.
02
Stay open
Keep the research open to different outcomes, including findings that challenge the original framing.
03
Publish the limits
Publish methods and limitations alongside findings so conclusions are not separated from their context.
04
Respect participation
Respect participants’ time and information, and be clear about what is being asked of them.
05
Explain material AI use
Describe material AI involvement in research publications without treating AI-assisted synthesis as evidence.
CONTACT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Public accountability matters to the credibility of the research.
Research contact
Research and privacy enquiries: research@smallbusinesswork.nz.
Independence
Small Business Work NZ is an independent research initiative. It is not presented as a government agency, university, advocacy body or representative organisation. Any external funding, formal partnerships or governance arrangements that materially affect the research will be disclosed here.