traffic-lights.jpgStreamline Your Business

Learn the Steps required to get your business running smoothly.

The Growing Pains series is a three part series targeted at established businesses.
This Series is ideal if . . .
  1. You have gone from ”A one man (or woman) band“ to taking on staff.
  2. You are at a crossroad trying to decide which route to take for your growing business.
  3. You are looking to take on staff, you need to make sure that your investment equals the output you are needing.
  4. You feel that things may be ticking along nicely, however, you feel if systems and procedure i.e. delegations were tightened up - things would be even better!
  5. You do not want the entire value of the business to be dependant on you being in it.
  6. Sales are strong but there is never any money.

    The Presenters:   Richard Braithwaite and Trevor Terrey

    Dates:
    Part 1 : 3rd March 5.30-8.30pm

    Part 2: 10th March 5.30-8.30pm

    Part 3: 25th March 5.30-8.30pm

    If you are interested in booking this course please contact Gabby on 494-0990 or email Gabby@thebusinesscentre.org.nz




Are you Ready to Export?

judy-160pxl.jpgInterested in exporting but unsure where to start? This workshop is for you if you have limited export knowledge but can see potential in the international marketplace.

Are you Ready to Export? is designed to give an overview of the export process while providing an assessment of what is required to take on the world.
 
We’ll answer your questions and throw a few your way, such as:
•    why export, and is an international audience the best
      marketplace for your product?
•    what are your local and international growth
      opportunities?
•    how far and how wide do you want to aim?

We’ll also provide you with a few practical techniques, including:
•    an overview of the realistic side to exporting, such as
      freight, finance, pricing, packaging, foreign exchange,
      documentation and terms of sale;
•    an assessment of export strategy, including research,
      marketing and promotion;
•    individual follow-up coaching, available after the
      workshop

The Presenter: Judy Bennett-Smith

5.30 - 8.30pm, 25th February 2008

If you are interested in booking this course please contact Gabby on 494-0990 or email Gabby@thebusinesscentre.org.nz