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September 22, 2005
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THE BIZ CENTRE
PO Box 386, Wellington
TEL: (+64) 04 494 0990
FAX: (+64) 04 494 0991
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info@thebizcentre.co.nz
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Welcome to October!!
It’s October already and we’re entering the business end of the year for many – especially those of you in retail and tourism. As they say, Christmas comes but once a year! With just three trading months left, this is your one chance to take full advantage of the season.
We’ve got lots of fantastic courses this month to help with your preparations, including many on sales and marketing. So come along and pick up some new skills, refresh your knowledge or arm yourself with a shot of motivation for the massive sales challenge ahead.
Our courses run right across the region - in Porirua, the Wairarapa, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Wellington.
You’re welcome to come to any course, anywhere – provided we’ve met you for a business assessment first. Check your eligibility on our website, and please forward this newsletter on to others The Biz Centre could benefit.
Wanted!!
Are you about to expand or have you recently expanded your business? Then talk to us! Our Business Expansion Programme is targeted to helping you achieve and exceed your growth goals.The course, set over five nights in October and November, focuses on:
Contact Karen to book your place.
Investment Ready - with Melissa Clark-Reynolds
Understanding the process of obtaining finance is relatively simple – but getting there is often much harder. The purpose of the Investment Ready Programme is to provide you with practical advice about getting finance and what you can to do to maximise your chances of success.
The workshops cover a number of key themes, including:
- understanding the capital raising process
- understanding what investors look for
- preparing your business plan
- the legal implications of raising funds
- how to find an investor, and
- how to close the deal.
Contact Karen to book your place.
NB: You must be registered with the Enterprise Training Programme to participate in this course. See our website for further information.
Maori Business Development Programme - Whakapakari Pakihi Maori
Tenei te mihi, tenei te karanga hoki mai i a Biz Porirua raua ko Te Aratiatia ki a koutou nga pakihi Maori e kimi ana he huarahi hei awhina, hei tautaoko, hei whakapakari a koutou na mahi. The Biz Centre, in association with Te Aratiatia, is proud to present a series of workshops assisting Maori start-ups less than 18 months old. The workshops are broad in their approach and cover fundamental issues such as strategic planning, financial reporting, marketing and thorough planning to ensure business success. A key feature is profiling of successful models from the Maori business world.
Commencing October 2005 at The Biz Centre, Ground Floor, Radio New Zealand House, 155 The Terrace, Wellington.
Contact Renee for more information.
Regional Programmes - Porirua
If you’re in business in Porirua, we’ve got plenty to offer! We have a number of workshops that will help you to understand and excel in business.E-Marketing
In a world characterised by the explosion of the Internet and the growing use of email and websites for customer communication, online relationship marketing is fast becoming one of the critical success factors of any modern day business.
This workshop will help you net profits through the Internet by outlining the relevance of e-marketing. For example, when you consider the cost of brochure production and postage to even local markets, you’ll begin to understand just how important a tool the Internet really is.
Thursday, 27 October, 5.30-8.30pm at Business Porirua, 20 Parumoana Street (Wellington Beds Building), Porirua City.
Contact Liby on (04) 237 5590 to reserve your place.
Business Start-Up Series
Starting a business and looking for advice? This two part series explores the pitfalls of starting your own business, so you can make a considered choice about your future.
The first workshop answers several key questions, including whether self-employment is the right option for you, if buying a business is a good decision and how to establish practical business structures. The second session focuses on planning, marketing and financial management – just the basics but more than enough to get you started.
Tuesday, 11 October and Wednesday, 12 October, 5.30-7.30pm, at Business Porirua, 20 Parumoana Street (Wellington Beds Building), Porirua City.
Contact Liby on (04) 237 5590 to book your place.
Regional Programmes - Wairarapa
Live in the Wairarapa and run a small to medium sized enterprise (SME) employing less than 20 people? The Enterprise Training Programme could be just what you need to upskill yourself and grow your business. Each workshop is funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and is one hundred per cent, completely free! There are a myriad of courses to choose from in the Wairarapa this month! Take your pick from this bunch…
Success by Design
These two three-hour workshops are aimed at demonstrating how design can be used to achieve success. They will be held back-to-back on Wednesday, 19 October, from 9am-5pm.
Tourism Workshops
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ), Tourism NZ and Qualmark join forces to present a series of seminars for those involved in the Wairarapa tourism industry.
The first seminar, to be held on Tuesday 4 October, is for new operators and those looking to minimise the risks. The second workshop – on Wednesday, 5 October - is for those eager to exploit the international market.
Following these, Intensive Customer Service workshops complete with Business Coaching will be held on Tuesday, 18 October and Wednesday, 16 November.
Marketing - Effective Selling
This two-part course provides you with a new approach to promoting yourself and your business. The first workshop will be held on Tuesday, 25 October and the second on Thursday, 10 November.
Doing Business Organically
This course helps you plan to succeed collectively. Two introductory sessions will be held by Chris Elphick on Wednesday, 5 October and Wednesday, 19 October. Warwick McCormack will complement these with a workshop on branding and packaging on Saturday, 8 October.
All venues, times and other details will be confirmed at the time of booking. For more information or to make a booking, please contact Andy on (06) 370 0903.
Regional Programmes - Lower Hutt
Successful Selling Successful sales are the lifeblood of all businesses, whether it’s selling directly to clients, selling ideas to potential business partners or selling our dreams to investors. We all know what makes an excellent salesperson, but sometimes doubt our ability to be that person.
This two part workshop explores a new approach to selling, helping you to develop more confidence in promoting yourself and your business. Learn how to really find out what your client wants, how to deliver meaningful solutions to them, how to make networking work for you and how to create proposals which engage your clients.
This workshop is facilitated by experienced businessperson and passionate seller Karl Baker of Metamorph Business & Franchise Coaching.
Tuesday, 4th October, 5.30pm - 8.30pm.
For more information, please contact Liz Smith at the Lower Hutt Chamber of Commerce on (04) 939 9821.
Regional Programmes - Upper Hutt
Regular Trade and Enterprise workshops and business coaching are held within the Upper Hutt region. For details of upcoming programmes, please contact Sue Trueman at the Upper Hutt Chamber of Commerce on (04) 527 9812.
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