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March 2005
IN THIS ISSUE:
THE BIZ CENTRE
PO Box 386, Wellington
TEL: (+64) 04 494 0990
FAX: (+64) 04 494 0991
EMAIL:
info@thebizcentre.co.nz
WEB:
www.thebizcentre.co.nz
It's March Already?!!
Well the sunshine is making a good effort to stick around but it looks like our late run in the summer stakes is already at an end! I hope the courses we have on offer over the coming month will help you to get/stay focused on your business goals. Afterall, a clear plan of attack makes all of those day to day decisions easier (except maybe whether to take an umbrella, woolly scarf or sunhat when you walk out the door)!
Manufacturing Series
Advanced Warning!While there are no dates tied down yet I wanted to give you the heads-up on our Manufacturing Series. It will definitely be completed before the end of June so I guess that means it needs to start by early May so we can fit everything in.
So... until I can give you more specifics (such as dates) take a look at the following summary and let us know if you are interested.
To qualify for this course you must have been actively trading for over 2 years. If requests for attendance exceed available places, places will be allocated based on duration and size of operation. To gain the most from this series you are likely to be facing the following issues:· considering the next step (how to expand)
· some or no exporting, but looking for growth
· struggling to maintain or grow profitability & cashflow
· looking to improve processes
· unsure of how to fund growth
· not good at monitoring day to day performance
This series covers 9 weeks of intensive analysis and 12 months of monitoring and works through 6 fundamental elements of business. This is not THEORY, this is like ‘Boot Camp’ on getting the operational elements of a manufacturing business right. Workshops in the series are ½ day sessions [workshops]. After each workshop individuals can meet up with a coach to look at how they can implement in their business the ideas discussed.
The structure is as follows:
1. State of the Nation
2. Activity Based Performance Analysis
3. Marketing to Your Strengths
4. Promotion
5. Sales Management
6. ERP Systems 101
7. Lean Manufacturing - Part 1
8. Lean Manufacturing - Part 2
9. Funding Growth
Ongoing Monitoring
to register your interestclick hereand you can do so through our website. Or you can just contact us on the details at the top left of this newsletter!
Tourism - Reflect on the Journey
End/ begin the season with a review of your tourism business journey. How equipped and prepared are we for the year ahead?Developing and running your business is like being on a journey. Like any journey it will include ups and downs, highs and lows, achievements and disappointments. This is particularly true of of the tourism industry with distinct seasonal variations and dependance on unpredictable things like the weather. There will be times when it will be necessary to move faster and times when there will be a need to slow down, maybe even to change course or to take time to reflect on what is going on around you.
Most journeys require a final destination or goal and some sort of plan to help us get there - adequate preparation often saves time and money later on.
We need to plan carefully who is going to accompany us on our journey and identify the equipment and materials we will need to assist us. We need to travel in robust, multi-terrain vehicles. Our business journey is no different.
This pair of workshops will look first at the fuel and supplies we need on board to give our journey the chance of continuing success and then we will look at ways of charting our journey to ensure it goes in the direction we want and helps us reach our desired destination.
Chris has developed this pair of workshops to help tourism business to take stock of where they are and reflect on the next stage of their journey before heading into the next season.
Workshop dates
Tuesday 5th April, Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce, L9 Geni Tower, 109 Featherston Street, 5.30-8.30pm
Monday 11th April, The Biz Centre, Grd Floor Radio New Zealand House, 155 The Terrace, 5.30-8.30pm
To register your interest you can eitherclick hereor contact us on the details above left.
Development Series Reminder
Our Business Development Series begins Tuesday 22nd March. This is a great opportunity for you (or someone you know) to take a fresh look at your business and make sure that your structure, planning and market presence are strong enough to leverage you into a growth phase. All details were in the January newsletter or you can go to our website to find out more...www.thebizcentre.co.nz
Upper Hutt - Management Development
The following is a series of workshops designed to build the skills of the business owner or manager.
Course |
Venue |
Date & Time |
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Business Planning |
TBC |
Tues 22nd Feb, 5.45-8.45pm |
Vision, Determining Business Strategy, Documenting Business Plan |
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Marketing Strategy |
TBC |
Tues 15 Mar, 5.45-8.45pm |
Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Target Market Identification |
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Market Promotion |
TBC |
Tues 22nd Mar, 5.45-8.45pm |
Promotion Methods to Reach your Target Markets, Action Planning |
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Finance |
TBC |
Tues 7th Apr, 5.45-8.45pm |
Budgeting, Cashflow Forecasting, Costing, Turnover Volumes |
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Action Planning |
TBC |
Wed 20th Apr, 5.45-8.45pm |
How to put your plans into action. Implementing your ideas practically. |
Maori Trustee Training
Parearau Group are planning to offer a weekend course designed specifically for trustees of Maori Organisations. The courses cover issues of governance, compliance & legal duties, risk management, quality management, financial monitoring and the audit process. It will also look at the basics of strategic and business planning, leadership, communication and team building.
If you are a trustee or know someone who is that might benefit from this training please contact us on 04 494 0990 and speak with Karen or you canemail.
Building Progress at Biz
Well...there definitely is progress being made it's just that there are still powertools galore and the occasional dust storm to contend with. I can report that we have new walls where there were none and big open (messy) space at the front and the painter has started so we can't be too far away!
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