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Workshops

Workshops that will help your business evolve and thrive

Our workshops will grow your knowledge and skills so you can achieve your business goals - whether that is starting a new business, adapting to a changing environment or scaling your business.

Business Workshops

We understand that it can be tough being a business owner or entrepreneur. Sometimes you need a little bit of help to ensure you remain on track to meet your goals. We have created business-focused workshops that will enable your business to start, adapt and flourish.

Business Fundamentals

Who is this course for?

The course is aimed at start-up founders who are looking to launch their business and small business owners who are ready to take the next step.

How long is it?

This is an eight-week course (one evening per week) delivered in-person by trained Soda facilitators and business experts.

What does the course cover?

  • Setting goals, understanding limitations, and building customer personas
  • Competitor reviews, value proposition and brand positioning
  • Marketing: digital tools and building a marketing strategy
  • Business structures: legals, accounting and insurance
  • Financials: Understanding costs, pricing, and break-even
  • Financials: understanding the basics of cash flow and financial forecasting
  • How to pitch: pitch fundamentals and practice

What does it cost?

The cost is dependent on the number of participants, delivery method and location so if you are interested, please fill in the form below.

Business Masterclass

Who is this course for?

This 1.5-hour masterclass is designed for founders, professionals, business owners and startups at all levels eager to explore and refine their partnership strategies.

Key details

Date: 4 March 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Location: The Long Room, Wintec House, Hamilton

What does the course cover?

Gain practical insights and a clear roadmap to build impactful partnerships. Led by globally recognised partnerships expert, Polina Changuleva, this session is your opportunity to turn your partnership ideas into reality.

Learn:

  • How to identify the right partners for your business
  • Insights into what organisations are looking for in a collaboration
  • The different types of partnerships available and actionable steps to land them

What does it cost and how do I enrol?

$75 per person

Register here

Thanks to Maisey Harris & Co for partnering with us to deliver this workshop.

Productivity Workshop

What does this workshop cover?

This Productivity People workshop starts with an introduction of the importance of productivity for every organisation, then moves into a business simulation game that offers an engaging and interactive approach to Lean. It consists of multiple production rounds that measure productivity and calculate profits.

The simulation starts with chaos that is often experienced at work. The participants are challenged to solve various obstacles using Lean principles and techniques. The simulation showcases how optimised processes and production flow can lead to significant and measurable increases in productivity.

Key details

Date: 5 March 2025

Duration: 4 hours

Location: Wintec, Hamilton

Cost: $400 (please note this workshop is eligible for Regional Business Partner funding)

Email us to find out more and register

To find out more about our workshops, please complete the form below and one of the team will be in touch.

Workshops

What our students say

What our RISE UP 2022 winner said

Business Fundamentals gave me the confidence I needed to set up and run my own small business. The programme taught me new skills such as: how to manage finances, discovering who my customer/client was and what legal support I might need. A highlight of the course was networking with other people and learning from their experiences.

- Rebecca Foster, Edit Literacy

Start-Ups

Customised start-up support programmes for entrepreneurs in New Zealand.

Business Growth

We take small businesses away from today's issues and into tomorrow's opportunities.

Co-Working

Let us sort your workspace for you. Flexible options to reside in a comfortable space.