ANZ Business workshops and events
We offer a range of free workshops and events to help your business succeed. Whether you're starting a new business or established and looking for inspiration, there's a workshop to suit your needs.
And you'll gain some great networking opportunities along the way.
ANZ Biz Start-up Series Webinar
Thinking about starting your own business or new to running your own business? Then this is the event for you.
- Learn tips from industry and local business experts.
- Hear from business owners that have been through the journey.
- Have the opportunity to network with other like-minded business owners to help you on your business success path.
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How to create an effective business plan
A good business plan can make a huge difference to your business. In this workshop you’ll learn how to create an effective plan – and how you might use it to make your business fly.
- The key benefits of planning.
- A brief guide to preparing a business plan.
- Key aspects to consider when developing a plan.
How to make a profit and maintain your cash flow
Running a successful business is about managing your cash well. This workshop will help show you how to generate sustainable profits over the long term, while keeping the cash flow ticking over day-to-day.
- How to prepare a profitability budget.
- How to prepare a cash flow forecast.
- Tips to improve cash flow.
How to find joy in financial accounts
Running a business is a bit like maintaining your car. Having timely, accurate and relevant key performance indicators will support you in setting your business goals and strategy. The session will cover:
- Introduce the components of a set of financial accounts.
- Describe a number of ratios that will assist you in measuring business performance.
- Share with you how to access benchmarking data so you can make comparison against your peers.
- Provide you with the ability to have insightful conversations with your accountant or business advisor to grow your business.
How to manage risk and stay in business
Every business has risks, and some could seriously impact your business. In this workshop you’ll learn some of the risks you need to know about and how you might manage and mitigate them.
- Online safety and fraud.
- Current and emerging risks.
- Case studies to help you identify risks and manage them effectively, such as reputational, financial, key person and other risks.
Please check back soon for more workshops.
How to keep your business safe from cyber security risks
As business increasingly operates online, fraudsters are seizing the opportunity to expand their reach and target businesses all over the globe. Join us to hear about how to improve your businesses online security, including:
- The threat landscape for New Zealand businesses.
- Understanding common cyber attacks.
- How to assess cyber security risks in your business.
- Where to go for advice if your business is at risk or if you spot something suspicious.
How to be an effective business leader
People are one of the best competitive advantages a business can have. Learning how to lead and coach your team effectively is a great investment for your business to make. In this webinar you will learn:
- How to lead with a growth mindset
- How to understand staff motivation and unlock staff potential
- How to lead, coach and develop your team
- Effective ways to prioritise and protect your time.
How to develop a growth strategy for your business
You want to grow your business, but where do you start? Through this interactive workshop we will show you some great strategies that will help unlock your business’ full potential.
- The benefits of a business plan and vision.
- The importance of a business growth equation and pricing strategy.
- How to leverage technology.
Please check back soon for more workshops.
How to network and grow your business
Networking is one of the most effective ways to gain referrals and sales. This workshop will help you gain the confidence to connect and build mutually beneficial relationships.
- How to network effectively.
- The importance of personal brand.
- Circle of influence – expand through networking.
Please check back soon for more workshops.
How to promote your business using digital channels
More people find products and services online than through traditional marketing media. It is important to ensure you are engaging with your target market. Come to this workshop to help understand how to make the most of your digital marketing.
- Why digital marketing?
- Understanding your target market.
- SEO, content management, social media and more.
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Measuring Your Emissions - How your data can help power your sustainability goals
Climate change is driving a global shift in how business is done. Starting an emissions assessment journey will become increasingly important for New Zealand businesses as we transition to a low carbon economy, and many don’t know where to start.
The webinar will cover:
- How to begin your carbon emissions journey.
- Using case studies, we will outline the benefits and challenges that other businesses, including ANZ, have experienced on the way to achieve their sustainability goals.
- Practical tools and resources businesses can access to capture and assess their carbon emissions.
How to manage export risk in the new world
Designed for businesses already exporting or preparing to export, this webinar brings together a panel of experts covering trade credit risk and insurance, legal considerations and logistic solutions, alongside an ANZ trade specialist speaking on working capital funding.
Here’s what you can expect from attending:
- Manage your trade credit risk and insurance in today’s global economic environment.
- Understand your legal obligations for exporting your goods and services.
- Establish your distribution network to deliver your product to global customers.
- Optimise your cash flow as global sales take-off.
Please check back soon for more workshops.
Commercial Property webinar
How owning your commercial property could be the key to accelerating your success, and may help improve your financial wellbeing by giving you more control.
Hear different perspectives on commercial property ownership from a panel of industry experts including:
- What to consider from a legal and tax perspective.
- Practical insights from a commercial property agency.
- How you could finance your investment into commercial property.
ANZ Property Unlocked speaker series
If you're thinking about buying, building, renovating or investing in property, you'll want to take advantage of the ANZ Property Unlocked speaker series. You'll get invaluable knowledge and expert insights on all aspects of the property market.
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