Some of New Zealand’s most influential science, business and policy figures will gather in Auckland next week to grapple with a question that has dogged the country for decades: How does New Zealand turn its ideas into lasting prosperity?
Digital and AI experts will share practical strategies to help businesses stay visible and competitive as AI transforms online search and customer behaviour.
Maintaining visibility on performance in current ASEAN export markets – the challenges and the strategies being employed. Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss and share strategies, plus there are two guest importers from the region to provide insight. DATE: July 21, 2021 To learn more, or register, visit https://www.exportincite.com/exporters-forum-nz
Fine Food New Zealand came back with a bang in 2021, with more than 6,000 visitors attending the three-day event held in mid-June at the ASB Showgrounds.
Developing great sales skills is crucial to the growth and future success of your business. Your business may have developed a terrific set of products or services but ultimately success hinges on awareness of your offering and persuading customers to make a purchase. The workshop will focus on equipping you and your team with the tools to: Understand consumer behaviour and why people buy Effectively identify, engage and communicate with different personality types Differentiate yourself, your company and your offer in the marketplace in relation to your competitors Effectively build and manage prospect pipelines Personalise your sales pitch to make an effective impact that builds trust and confidence, and differentiate yourself from other sales people Effectively close and handle objections
Bullying, harassment and discrimination are an unfortunate reality in many workplaces and when they do occur, it affects your entire business. This short webinar has been built to help you construct and implement policies that mitigate poor company culture, and show you investigation practices that will keep good faith, privacy, and respect at the heart of the process. Our experts discuss: Preventative policies rather than reactionary – getting ahead before they snowball Accusations, agendas and navigating the murky waters of power, status and unconscious bias – making sure your workplace isn’t enabling the negative behaviours The duty to investigate: social factors that are changing expectations and what obligations lie beyond the Act Defining the line between workplace dispute and criminal
Bill James, the Professional Speakers Association’s Educator of the Year and Attain NZ’s director of training and development, is to head up Inner Circle – the agency’s latest networking and support event. Crediting his own success to the team around him, James (pictured) believes that no business or person in business can go it alone long-term, particularly as challenges can and do arise. “Take away the team and there is no award. It didn’t come from me, it came from everything we did and continue to do through what we achieve for our clients. I only ever achieved it because of the people who surround me. “The businesses that seem to have got through COVID-19 are the ones who’ve had someone with
The Sustainable Business Awards are New Zealand’s longest-running and pre-eminent sustainability awards. Now in their 19th year, they recognise businesses, local government, social enterprises and individuals for success in sustainability. To find out more or to enter the Sustainable Business Awards go to www.sustainable.org.nz/awards. The Awards Night will be held on November 25th.
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Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 7:00am – 9:30am
📍 New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street, Auckland
One week after the election, Ready to Rise returns for ‘After the Result’ to help Kiwi SME owners plan ahead for their next bold move, and hard-won growth. Get your tickets for this must-attend business breakfast.
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