 Business Essentials- I have a plan!
Now, more than ever, you need to be clear for your plans for success. This three step series will help you develop a clear set of actions to move your business forward over the next 12 months.
We will build with you, a one page, easy to follow business plan
Over this 3 workshop series you will:
• reconsider your true purpose and goals
• set targets for the coming 12 months
• consider the critical steps to success
• review marketing and sales approaches
• measure current market reach
• review business financial models
• set monthly financial targets and action plans
Walk away with a plan! ( and a smile, happy in the knowledge of knowing what you need to do to succeed)
When:
Part 1: 28th May
Part 2: 4th June
Part 3: 11th June
Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: The Business Centre
Presenter: Sue Trueman
To book a place please register online or For further information please call or email Gabby 04 494 0990, gabby@thebusinesscentre.org.nz
 Updated guide to Employing Staff
When employing staff it is important employers comply with the requirements of the many employment related laws in place to protect the right of employers and employees. This course is designed to take employers through the keys points in the recruiting process and into the employment relationship.
Recruitment
The course material will looks at the do’s and don'ts of recruiting including questions to ask applicants to get the information necessary to make the hiring decision while complying with human rights and privacy issues.
Employment offer
An overview of the employment relationship will be provided while working through the offer/acceptance and written agreement process of forming the employee/employer arrangement. The minimum requirements of the Employment Agreement will be discussed along with other optional but useful clauses.
Discussion will include the use of different employment terms e.g. permanent, temporary, casual and creating trial periods for new employees, payment of wages, etc
During employment
Course participants will be provided with essential information on employer obligations in respect of holiday entitlements, minimum pay, payment of wages, KiwiSaver and more.
Persons attending the course will be provided with comprehensive handout materials included forms which will be of direct assistance when working through the employment process.
Presenter: Ken McLean
Date: Tuesday 26th May
Time: 5.30-8.30pm
Location: The Business Centre
To book a place please register online or For further information please call or email Gabby 04 494 0990, gabby@thebusinesscentre.org.nz
 Getting Paid
Making sure you get paid, and on time, is critical to any business. This session covers what you need to know about adding interest and collection charges to overdue accounts, how to locate debtors who have disappeared, and what you need to know about the legalities of collecting overdue debts.
This session, run by an ex Court Bailiff also covers an introduction to the legal processes of debt recovery, how to improve your chances of winning in the Disputes Tribunal, how to initiate legal action in the District Court, or utilize field agents to visit debtors. Learn how to enforce a Court Order or Judgment by having the court seize property, or deduct payments from a debtor’s wages, place a security over a debtor’s property, or have a third party owing money to a debtor instead pay the money to the creditor. Discover how a debtor can be made to do community service, or be made a bankrupt if they don’t pay.
Also covered will be recent changes to the Insolvency Act, proposed changes to the District Court Rules and the Disputes Tribunal Act, and how these changes might affect the chances of a creditor getting paid.
For anyone who extends credit and wants to get paid this session is a must. Getting paid starts by having well prepared Terms of Trade, having a basic understanding of the legal process, and knowing a few basic facts and strategies that will be covered in this session.
Presenter: Trevor Terrey
Where: Porirua- TBA when booking
When: Wednesday 13th May
Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Spaces are limited so be in quick to book.
To book a place please register online or For further information please call or email Gabby 04 494 0990, gabby@thebusinesscentre.org.nz
Franchising
Scott Moran, partner at Duncan Cotterill, Lawyers will present on the legal aspects of franchising your business and how to avoid the pitfalls including:
- Drafting and reviewing key franchise documents
- Strategic planning and advice (including asset protection)
- Leasing structures
- Capital fundraising
- Intellectual Property protection
- Supply agreements
- Multi-tiered franchising options (including master franchising)
- Importing and exporting franchise systems to and from New Zealand
 Presenter: Scott Moran
Where: The Business Centre
When: Tuesday 12th May
Time: 12.00pm-3.00pm
To book a place please register online or For further information please call or email Gabby 04 494 0990, gabby@thebusinesscentre.org.nz
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