Business
Skills

Turn your ideas into a business and your goals into reality. Learn the skills to start, grow, and succeed in business.

Why choose this programme?

Whether you dream of starting your own business, becoming self-employed, growing a side hustle, or developing valuable business skills for your career, this practical programme gives you the knowledge and confidence to take the next step.Through hands-on learning, you'll explore business planning, branding, marketing, finance, customer service, digital technology, and artificial intelligence. Every session focuses on practical skills that can help you build, manage, and grow a successful business in today's digital world.

Business Planning

Learn how to turn an idea into a practical and achievable business.

Marketing & Branding

Create a strong brand and learn how to attract customers online and in person.

Digital Business

Use Canva, websites, social media, and digital tools to grow your business.

Business Finance

Understand the financial skills needed to plan, manage, and grow a successful business.

Tax & GST

Build confidence managing budgets, pricing, expenses, cash flow, record keeping, GST and tax.

Business Success

Develop the confidence, mindset, and practical skills to achieve your business goals.

Build Your Future

Starting a business isn't just about having a good idea. It's about having the skills and confidence to make it happen. Our programme combines practical business knowledge with modern digital tools to help you build a strong foundation for success. Whether you're launching your first business, creating an additional income stream, or developing skills for your current business, you'll learn practical strategies that can be applied immediately.

skills that matter

Developing & testing business ideas

Creating a business plan

Branding & marketing

Budgeting & cash flow

Customer service & communication

Digital & A.I skills

tax & record keeping

Goal Setting

Investing & business growth

Where This Can Take You

Create New Opportunities

By completing this programme, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to plan, launch, and grow a small business using practical tools and proven strategies. You'll understand how to market your business, manage your finances, use digital technology to work more efficiently, and identify opportunities for future growth. Whether your goal is becoming self-employed, creating a side business, expanding an existing venture, or developing valuable entrepreneurial skills, you'll leave with a practical action plan and the confidence to take your next step.

Frequently Asked questions

Most of our programmes are fully funded for eligible learners. Funding eligibility varies by programme. Contact us for a no obligation chat to find out which options are available to you.

 

Programme lengths vary. Some are short workshops, while others run over several weeks or months.

 

Our programmes are delivered in person at our training locations or at employer and community venues, depending on the programme.

You do not require previous experience. 

We work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including job seekers, employees, migrants, refugees, employers and community organisations. 

Yes! Our programmes offer flexible schedules to help learners balance work, family, and study commitments.

Most of our programmes provide all of the resources and equipment you need. If there is anything additional you need for your programme we will let you know.

Simply complete our enquiry form or visit us at 201 Southland Road Hastings or 140 Dalton Street Napier. We’ll discuss your goals and help you find the right programme.