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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…
South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series: Employment Advice with EMA -
Join us for Episode Two of our FREE South Waikato Business Support Webinar on Tues 7th April @ 12pm. Event Details Businesses and non-profits that employ staff are trying to navigate uncharted territory right now. There are lots of questions…
Firestation Fundamentals Series: Top 10 Actions for Businesses to Get Through Covid19 -
Weekly webinars on Tuesdays to give businesses and non-profits support and advice Join us for our first session on Tues 14th April @ 2pm. We will cover the top 10 things businesses and non-profits should focus on in the next…
Top 10 things businesses should focus on to survive Covid19 -
Did you miss the South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series? Watch our 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…
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…
Video Conferencing Tips & Etiquette -
As we are have moved all our coaching and training to video conferencing we have put together some video conferencing quick tips and etiquette. VIDEO CONFERENCING TIPS 1. Log on 5-10 mins early to check your technology and familiarise yourself…
South Waikato Business Support Webinar Series: Top 10 things you should focus on -
Join us for our first FREE South Waikato Business Support Webinar on Tues 31st Mar @ 10am. We will be talking about the Top 10 things businesses should focus on in the next 30 days. Discussion will include trusted sources…
Covid19 Free Business Support -
The government is funding FREE business support for businesses impacted by Covid19. We will work with the business owners and senior management team to develop a plan to survive the impacts of Covid19. You will receive individual coaching and training…
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 -
In these unprecedented times it is necessary for all businesses to enact a Corona Virus COVID19 Business Policy. In response to the global pandemic we have implemented the following. Coworking Members As a coworking tenant we would appreciate: You letting…
Festival Opening: Keynote Speaker Annah Stretton -
Mon 5th August – 9.00-9.45am We are excited and thrilled to have Annah Stretton as the keynote speaker for the opening event of the inaugural Rotorua Innovation Festival Taiopenga Auaha 2019. Annah is a perfect fit for #Innovate2019; a four-day…
Empowering Women to Break the Cycle -
Mon 5th August – 10.00-10.45am Reclaim Another Woman (RAW) is an innovative New Zealand first. It is a programme that works to break the cycle of female repeat offenders. Annah Stretton will share how her social enterprise RAW is helping…
Connecting Tamariki and the Environment -
Mon 5th August – 11.00-12.00pm Tiaki Early Learning Centre on the shores of Lake Rotorua at Hinemoa Point has received many accolades for their innovative approach to fostering environmental guardianship in pre-schoolers. They are teaching the next generation from an…
Rotorua Innovation Festival: A Solution for Mental Health, Trauma Recovery and Anxiety -
Mon 5th August – 1.00-2.00pm There is no doubt that we are facing a mental health epidemic. It’s evident in the news, our communities and even among our friends and family. The Thrive Programme is a completely new and innovative…
Environmental challenges and their impact on our lives -
Mon 5th August 2.15-3.15pm Details to come …. Date/Time: Monday 6th August 2.15-3.15pm Rotorua Lakes Council – Council Chambers – 1061 Haupapa St, Rotorua Complete the registration form below to attend any of the Innovation Festival events. For more info…
How to Best Use Your Intellectual Property -
Mon 5th August 3.30-5.00pm In a global world where things are shared instantly on social media it is crucial you are aware of all the tools available to identify and commercialise your intellectual property. Mark from Mark Copeland Lawyers will…
What is Social Enterprise -
Tues 6th August 9.00-10.00am Darren McGarvie will cover what is social enterprise and things you need to consider when launching your own social enterprise. Date/Time: Tuesday 6th August 9.00-10.00am Rotorua Lakes Council – Council Chambers – 1061 Haupapa St, Rotorua…
Finding Your Motivation (Your Ikigai) -
Tues 6th August 10.15-11.15am Staying motivated is crucial to launch and grow commercial and social enterprises. This session Darren McGarvie from Firestation will help you unlock ways to motivate yourself to achieve your goals for your enterprise. Date/Time: Tuesday 6th…
Effective Boards -
Tues 6th August 1.30-2.30pm Governance is a major factor in the success and sustainability of an enterprise. An effective board should drive an organisation’s purpose, culture, oversight and legal compliance. Join Darren McGarvie co-founder of Firestation and Chair of Rotorua…
Online Marketing Essentials -
Tues 6th August 11.30-1.00pm Marketing is essential for any commercial or social enterprise. Rachael McGarvie, co-founder of Firestation and Trustee of Rotorua X, will cover the foundations you need in place plus how to drive your organisation forward with online…
Developing your Innovative Edge -
Tues 6th August 2.45-3.45pm This session covers the basic numbers you should understand for businesses and non-profits. Darren McGarvie co-founder of Firestation and Chair of Rotorua X will go through: Help define and evolve your idea. Darren McGarvie co-founder of…
Understanding your Numbers -
Tues 6th August – 4.00-5.00pm This session covers the basic numbers you should understand for businesses and non-profits. Darren McGarvie co-founder of Firestation and Chair of Rotorua X will go through: * How to understand your financial numbers * Whether…
Successful Angel Investment -
Wed 7th August – 10.15-11.15am Do you think angel investment could be the golden egg for your business or start-up? Join us for this session with Angel Investor Julian So, who will answer all your questions such as: * What…
Lighting up workplace health -
Wed 7th August – 11.30-12.30pm There is a greater focus on employee health and well-being than ever before. Join us for this session for Clark Nemeth from Antipodes LED to share how innovative workplace lighting can not only save you…