Doing Business in a Changing Market
These workshops have been specifically designed to meet the needs of Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers working in Christchurch post the earthquakes.
All members are encouraged to attend as the workshops present a valuable opportunity to learn more about how the business world has changed in Christchurch and what you might need to do to adapt.
All workshops will be held at the Westpac Business & Community Hub, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch.
Please note: to gain full benefits from this course, attendence of the whole programme is advised versus individual workshops.
This programme is being subsidised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Free to attend (value $800.00)
To register please contact Alexia Ferguson-Lees or Mary Botting on 03 366 5096.
3. Selling Skills/Branding
- Branding and positioning
- Positioning your brand in the market place
- Protecting your brand
- Effective selling skills
- Closing the deal
- Pricing and costing
Date: Tuesday 21 February 2012, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Presenter: Craig Rust, Business Innovators
4. Essential Leadership Skills
- Team development
- Keeping staff motivated
- Handling conflict
- Effective delegation
Date: Tuesday 6 March 2012, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Presenter: Victoria Barkway, Bold Consultancy
5. Business Finance
- Basic accounting
- Cashflow management
- Trading for profit not sales
- Financial controls
- Tax planning
- Debt management
- Where to borrow funds from
Date: Tuesday 20 March 2012, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Presenter: Craig Rust, Business Innovators
6. Business Systems
- Business processes
- Effective information management systems
- Document management
- Standard documents
- Governance v management
- IT efficiencies
Date: Tuesday 3 April 2012, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Presenter: Campbell Botting
7. Dealing with Staff
- Contractor v employee contract law
- The disciplinary process
- Immigration issues
- Building resilience and coping with stress
Date: Tuesday 17 April 2012, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Presenter: The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce & John Squires, EAP Services
