Our Workshops
We provide tailored workshops designed to support businesses at every stage of their journey. From start-up essentials such as business registration, financial literacy, and legal matters, through to advanced topics including marketing, technology, and sector-specific training, our workshops are built to give business owners practical knowledge they can apply straight away. Each session is interactive, relevant, and focused on building the confidence, skills, and connections needed to help local enterprises grow and thrive.
What workshops have we done?
AI in Business
Our AI in Business workshop introduced participants to practical applications of artificial intelligence, showing how automation and data-driven tools can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and support smarter decision-making for small and medium enterprises.
Drone Workshop
This hands-on workshop gave attendees the opportunity to explore drone technology, from safe piloting to capturing aerial media, and demonstrated how drones can be used in industries such as tourism, agriculture, and real estate.
Distribution Channels
We guided participants through understanding and building effective distribution channels, helping businesses identify pathways to reach customers more efficiently, expand their market presence, and increase sales.
3D Modelling
In this interactive session, businesses learned the fundamentals of 3D modelling, discovering how digital design can support prototyping, product development, and creative storytelling across multiple industries.
Alexa Workshop
Participants gained insight into the power of voice technology, learning how Alexa and similar platforms can be integrated into business operations to provide convenience, accessibility, and innovative customer engagement.
Assistance for Retail Businesses
This workshop provided tailored support for retail operators, covering merchandising, digital marketing, and customer service improvements designed to strengthen their competitiveness and growth.
Digital Equity in Business
We facilitated discussions on digital equity, highlighting ways businesses can close the technology gap, ensure fair access to tools and resources, and create more inclusive opportunities in a digital economy.
Business Photography
This creative workshop focused on teaching the essentials of business photography, enabling participants to capture high-quality images that enhance branding, product promotion, and online presence.
Financial Literacy
Business owners strengthened their financial skills through clear guidance on budgeting, pricing, cashflow, and forecasting, equipping them to make informed decisions and build financially resilient enterprises.
Risk Management
This workshop introduced practical tools for identifying, assessing, and managing risks, ensuring participants understood how to safeguard their businesses against uncertainty and unexpected challenges.
Health and Safety
Attendees explored their obligations under health and safety regulations, learning how to build safer workplaces, reduce risks, and meet compliance standards effectively.
Beauty and Healthcare
Focused on the beauty and healthcare sector, this session shared strategies for building sustainable businesses, delivering high-quality client experiences, and navigating industry-specific compliance.
GST and Year End Workshop
Participants gained a practical understanding of GST requirements, tax compliance, and year-end processes, ensuring their businesses were prepared and organised for financial reporting.
Legal Matters Workshop
This workshop provided essential knowledge on legal structures, contracts, intellectual property, and compliance—giving business owners the confidence to navigate legal responsibilities.
Registration of Business
Attendees were guided step-by-step through the process of registering and formalising their businesses, including choosing structures, applying for NZBN numbers, and meeting statutory requirements.
Wairoa Community Commissioning Table
Through this collaborative session, businesses and community groups engaged with the Wairoa Community Commissioning Table process, gaining clarity on funding pathways, procurement, and collective impact.