Blog Archives
Covid Alert Level 4 -
We are open … virtually Aaaaannnnnd … just like that we are back working from home. All Firestation coaching sessions and training can be done over zoom. If you have a session booked this week we have sent you…
Firestation Fundamentals – Webinar Series Videos -
Our Firestation Fundamentals Webinar Series provides advice and support to businesses and non-profits to get through the impacts of Covid19. Videos of each webinar are added to this page. To access any links mentioned in the webinar, please watch on…
Webinar Schedule -
Here is the schedule of all Webinars to help businesses and non profits get through the impacts of Covid19. RETAIL: TIPS FOR LEVEL 2 Friday 8th May @ 10am A must attend webinar for any retail business. The Retail NZ…
South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series: Ideas to Grow Revenue -
Slides from session available, click here. We need to look at how we do business and decide what changes we need to make. This could be a small pivot such as adding new products and services through to a full…
Firestation Fundamentals Series: Ideas to Grow Revenue -
Tues 5th May @ 2pm Now is the time to look at how we do business and decide what changes we need to make. This could be a small pivot such as adding new products and services through to a…
Firestation Fundamentals: Getting Business Ready For Alert Levels 2 & 3 Video -
Did you miss our Get Business Ready for Alert Levels 2 & 3 Webinar? Watch the recording now! Plus all links to programmes, apps and websites below. Contact Tracing To operate at Level 3 Contact tracing must be done for…
South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series: Retail & Operating at Level 2 -
Fri 8th May @ 10am Join this session to hear Greg Harford, Chief Executive of Retail NZ, the not for profit sector organisation providing advice, education, support and advocacy for retailers. Retail NZ’s members account for about two-thirds of New…
South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series: Hospitality & How to Operate at Level 2 -
Tues 12th May @ 10am Join the panel of experts from the Restaurant Association as they briefly address some of the most burning questions for our industry. They will be providing insight into the strategic and operational practices that have…
South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series: Tourism & How Attract Domestic Market -
Tues 19th May @ 11am Join this session to hear from Jason Dawson, Chief Executive of Hamilton & Waikato Tourism and how to pivot and attract the domestic market. We will cover: – Advice for tourism businesses – How to…
South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series: Tax & Insolvency -
Friday 15th May @ 10am The government has announced several changes to tax to help businesses including loss carry-back schemes, increase limits for low cost assets, flexibility around tax payments as well as an interest free loan. We will have…
Firestational Fundamentals: Tax & Insolvency Webinar -
Tues 12th May @ 2pm The government has announced several changes to tax to help businesses including loss carry-back schemes, increase limits for low cost assets, flexibility around tax payments as well as an interest free loan. We will have…
Firestational Fundamentals: Marketing Post Covid19 -
Tues 19th May @ 2pm Marketing to attract, convert and retain customers is more important than ever. While the future is unknown, it is expected that discretionary spending will reduce post covid19. This means your marketing has to be on…
Firestation Fundamentals Series: Top 10 Actions for Businesses to Get Through Covid19 -
Did you miss the our Firestation Fundamentals Webinar? Watch Episode 1: Top 10 Things Businesses should be focus on now. If you don’t have time to watch the full video here is a summary of the tips shared. 1. Bookmark…
South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series: Dealing with your Bank -
Join us for Episode Three of our FREE South Waikato Business Support Webinar on Tues 14th April @ 10am. Event Details Banks are an essential part of helping businesses get through the Covid19 restrictions and out the other side. Join…
Firestation Fundamentals Series: Employment Advice with EMA -
Weekly webinars on Tuesdays to give businesses and non-profits support and advice Join us for our first session on Tues 21st April @ 2pm. Businesses and non-profits that employ staff are trying to navigate uncharted territory right now. There are…
Firestation Fundamentals Series: Dealing with your Bank -
Join us for Episode Three of our FREE Firestation Fundamentals Webinar Series on Tues 28th April @ 2pm. Event Details Banks are an essential part of helping businesses get through the Covid19 restrictions and out the other side. Join us…
Five tips for businesses to survive Covid-19 -
These sure are unprecedented times. As business owners and non-profit managers we are in tough times. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious and downright terrified about what is going to happen. Taking action is empowering. By focusing on the actions you can…
Corona Virus COVID19 Business Policy -
Firestation will endeavour to follow Ministry of Health’s guidance for infectious disease prevention and control in workplaces for the CODIV-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak. Virus Exposure Mitigation Policy Coworking member capacity will reduce from 16 to a maximum of eight coworkers…
Get Ready for Online Marketing – 4hr workshop -
Many business owners make the mistake of thinking they can dive straight into using Facebook, Instagram and Google Ads without any sort of plan. It’s a real hit and miss strategy. Sometimes it can work, but a lot of the…
Online Marketing Course -
Online marketing is crucial to ALL businesses and social enterprises. But there are so many different components to marketing your business online it can be overwhelming. This online marketing course will go through each component one week at a time…
Subsidised business training in Rotorua – Applications open for March-April cohorts -
Applications are open for the next round of subsidised business training in Rotorua, suitable from people who have an idea for a business through to a small business that has been operating less than five years. ACTIVATE This is our…
INCUBATE Case Study – The Event Girl -
Rebekah had a boutique wedding and event planning services business for over three years when a friend urged her to apply for INCUBATE. She had only just left paid employment to focus fully on growing her business. “This course has…
INCUBATE Case Study – La More Sweets -
Linda and Ian had owned a sweets and ice-cream business in Tirau for eight months before signing up for the INCUBATE Programme. Their shop La More Sweets sells range of international sweets, old time favourites and a growing range of…
INCUBATE Case Study – Mayfair Court Motel -
Janita had owned and operated Mayfair Court Motel for five years when she applied for the INCUBATE programme. “I saw details about the programme on social media and thought it looked interesting. I often felt isolated and lonely as a…
Mastery: Employment Essentials Business Training -
Join us for this employment essentials business training. This is a fast-paced session for businesses and charities on the 90 day trial period, using contractors and best practice employment agreements. Getting the distinction between employees and contractors wrong can have…