Business Support
Built for Real NZ
Business Owners
Margate Group was created by business people who got tired of watching good NZ businesses pay too much for too little. We exist to give SMEs the commercial support, documentation and guidance that was previously only accessible through expensive hourly-rate firms.
Good Businesses Deserve Better Support
Margate Group was founded after watching too many capable NZ business owners get left behind by the traditional model. They'd approach a law firm or accounting practice with a straightforward commercial problem and walk away with a large bill, a lot of jargon and still no clear answer.
The problem wasn't the complexity of their issues. Most of the time the problems were entirely manageable. The problem was access. Professional services in New Zealand have historically been structured around hourly billing and formal retainers that price out the very businesses that need support most.
We built Margate Group to change that. Our model is simple: fixed fees, plain English and commercial advice grounded in what actually works for NZ businesses. No ticking clock. No confusing bills. No unnecessary complexity.
"We exist to give NZ business owners the same quality of commercial support that was previously only available to businesses large enough to afford a retainer. Every business deserves to know where they stand."
Oliver Martis — Director, Margate Group
What we set out to solve
- Commercial support priced for SMEs
- Documentation written to be understood
- Advice based on commercial reality
- No hourly billing, ever
- Access for businesses outside major centres
Mission, Vision & What We Stand For
To make commercial protection accessible to every NZ business
Most business owners know they need proper documentation, sound commercial terms and a clear plan when things go wrong. Most just can't justify the cost of getting it. Our mission is to remove that barrier. We deliver professional-grade commercial support at a price every serious NZ business can access.
A New Zealand where small and medium businesses operate with real confidence
We want to live in a New Zealand where the business owner taking on a new lease, hiring their first employee or protecting their family home through a trust has the same quality of commercial support as the large corporates. That gap is closeable. We're closing it.
Clear answers, fixed prices and support that actually moves the needle
We will never charge by the hour. We will never use jargon when plain English will do. We will never recommend complexity when simplicity works. And we will always tell you honestly if we are not the right fit for your situation — and point you in the right direction if we're not.
The Values That Drive Everything We Do
These aren't words on a wall. They're the filter through which every client engagement, every piece of documentation and every piece of advice gets run.
Clarity Over Complexity
Commercial matters are complex enough on their own. We never add complexity. We strip it out. Every document we produce, every conversation we have and every recommendation we make is designed to be understood — not to demonstrate sophistication.
Honest Advice
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. If your situation carries real risk, we'll tell you clearly. If there's a better approach than what you came in asking for, we'll say so. Our reputation is built on honest advice, not telling clients what keeps them comfortable.
Transparent Pricing
You know the full cost before we start. Always. We believe the unpredictability of hourly billing is a structural problem in professional services, not a feature. Fixed fees aren't just about price — they're about respect for your ability to make informed decisions.
Commercial Practicality
Theory is easy. Advice that works in the real world is harder. We have been business owners ourselves and we understand that decisions get made under time pressure, with incomplete information and real financial consequences. Our advice accounts for that reality.
Genuine Accessibility
We work with businesses in Auckland and businesses in Southland. We work with startups and with established operators. We work with clients who have a clear brief and clients who just know something isn't right. Everyone gets the same quality of attention — that's the point of the model.
Outcomes First
We measure our work by what changes for your business. Not by how thorough the document looks or how many revisions we went through. The question we ask at the end of every engagement is simple: are you better protected, better informed and more confident than when we started? If not, we haven't done our job.
Practical Business Support From People Who Get It
We don't operate like a traditional professional services firm. We don't have reception staff who route enquiries, billing partners who review everything before it goes out or complex engagement processes designed to protect the firm's interests.
You talk directly to experienced people who understand commercial matters. You get clear answers, transparent pricing and documentation that's fit for purpose. We work remotely with businesses across New Zealand — location is never a barrier.
Our services are structured around fixed fees because we believe every business owner should be able to make an informed decision about whether to proceed before spending a cent. You know what you're getting and what it costs before we start.
Free Consultation
We start with a no-obligation conversation to understand your situation and confirm what you need before anything is agreed or invoiced.
Fixed Fee Confirmed
Your fee is confirmed before any work starts. You know exactly what it costs and exactly what you'll receive in return.
Work Delivered
We deliver clear, plain English documentation tailored to your situation. You can ask questions along the way and we won't rush you.
Ongoing Support
As your business changes, we're available. Most clients come back as their circumstances evolve because they know what working with us looks like.
Trusted by Businesses Across New Zealand
Real outcomes for real NZ business owners. Here's what clients say about working with Margate Group.
We can't recommend The Margate Group highly enough. During our business's start-up phase, Margate provided invaluable, clear, and precise advice on agreements and structure. They have a unique ability to explain complex legal jargon in plain terms.
As a SME owner, getting the right advice isn't always easy. Margate strike the perfect balance of professional, direct and genuinely caring. From contract negotiations to tricky customer non-payment disputes, they've consistently helped me achieve the right outcome. Highly recommend.
It's not often I write reviews but I have been incredibly impressed with work done by Margate reviewing a number of contracts for my business. Highly recommended.
Common Questions
About Margate Group
Honest answers about who we are and how we work.
Still not sure?
Ask Us DirectlyNo. Margate Group is a business consultancy, not a law firm. We provide commercial documentation and business support services. We do not provide services reserved for lawyers under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and we cannot represent clients in court proceedings or engage in property conveyancing.
We work with NZ small and medium businesses across all industries — trades, professional services, retail, hospitality, technology, property and everything in between. Most of our clients are business owners, directors and managers who need quality commercial support without the cost and complexity of a traditional hourly-rate firm.
Yes. We work remotely with clients across New Zealand. Your location is never a barrier. We regularly work with businesses in Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Queenstown and rural regions nationwide. All our services can be delivered entirely online.
Every service has a fixed fee that is confirmed before any work begins. You know the total cost upfront. There is no hourly billing, no charge for the consultation and no additional fees for revisions that fall within the agreed scope. What we quote is what you pay.
We provide commercial documentation including terms of trade, employment contracts, trust deeds, shareholders agreements and commercial leases. We also assist with IRD debt negotiation, PPSR registration, due diligence, statutory demands and documentation health checks. All services are available at a fixed fee.
We're not a replacement for a law firm in situations that require one. But for the commercial documentation and business support that most NZ businesses need day to day, we deliver the same quality of outcome at a fraction of the cost. Fixed fees, plain English and direct access to experienced people. No waiting rooms and no ticking clock.
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