Productivity is one of New Zealand's most persistent challenges and biggest opportunities.
Investing in technology accelerates business productivity, but many businesses struggle to bridge the gap between intent and action.
That's why ASB is backing businesses through ASB's Pathway to Productivity - helping you to bring together the insight, knowledge, talent and capital you need, all in one place, so you can take action, unlock new room to grow and feel the real business benefit, replacing talk with traction.
Get hands-on support to back your productivity
ASB helps businesses turn productivity potential into real progress.
AI Bootcamp for Business
Xero and ASB have teamed up on Aotearoa's largest free AI Bootcamp for Business, to give businesses hands-on, practical training with a 12-week online bootcamp, delivered by academyEX. Across four weeks of self-guided foundations and eight weeks of live, expert-led online sessions, participants will learn how to use AI safely and practically in their day-to-day work.
Is this right for me? This bootcamp is most relevant for those who are early in their AI journey, who want to build confidence and experience the potential AI offers by implementing AI in a guided setting.
Productivity Co-Lab for Business
ASB has teamed up with the NZ Product Accelerator (NZPA), bringing together NZPA expertise and Masters students with Kiwi businesses to identify challenges and solve them - delivering practical, real-world impact.
Is this right for me? This programme is most relevant for those that have already begun their Productivity journey and want quick wins.
Productivity Consultants
ASB is backing you with expert support to turn intent into action. Partner with a dedicated, independent consultant to assess your operations, identify the best technology, equipment, product and processes for your manufacturing business, and build a clear productivity roadmap - paired with competitive capital to put your plan into action. Consultancy costs are then reimbursed to a specified level after loan drawdown.
Is this right for me? This programme is most relevant for established manufacturers with 5+ years' experience and the ambition to invest in productivity, but unsure where to start.
AI Bootcamp for Business: Spots are limited and Xero/ASB customers will get priority access. Visit our AI Bootcamp page to find out more and to register your interest. We'll be in touch to confirm if you've secured a place. Eligibility criteria applies, one license per business. Full terms are available on the AI Bootcamp page.
Productivity Co-Lab for Business: The current cohort of businesses for the NZPA programme has been allocated, however register your interest and ASB will be in touch with options available to you.
Productivity Consultants: ASB's lending criteria and terms apply. Offer is available at ASB's discretion. Consultancy reimbursement is conditional on the applicant(s) agreeing that the loan will remain with ASB for at least 3 years from drawdown. Refer to business and rural loan interest rates and fees for fees and charges.
Productivity tools for businesses
If you're just starting out on your Productivity journey, use these tools and resources to guide your first step.
From ideas to exits, we're backing business
ASB's Next Best Step Planner helps you cut through the noise and identify practical ways to lift productivity, based on where your business is today. By asking a short series of targeted questions, the self‑serve digital tool builds a personalised view of your goals and challenges and then provides a clear productivity path forward.
Use our online business plan tool to create your own business plan
Need some help with your cashflow? Try our cashflow forecasting template
Evaluate how you are using your labour resources and measure the optimal level of hourly work with this productivity template
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Our business experts can help you choose the right productivity path forward for your business.
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Keen to lift productivity in your business? Get in touch and our team will be in touch to talk through your next steps.
Productivity media releases
ASB research: Business, not government, should lead the charge in improving productivity
Productivity reset needed to help push inflation down, says ASB
ASB partners with NZ Product Accelerator to drive productivity using AI
ASB backs New Zealand businesses to lift productivity with new programme connecting talent, knowledge and expertise
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