The Business Owners Forum is held monthly alternating between Auckland and Whangarei venues. They are a way for business owners to meet with peers to discuss a specific business topic of the month – and to challenge the way they do things.
Business Owners Forums are a panel format – with three panelists selected for their knowledge on the topic, although they may have quite different views! There is often disagreement, and there is always plenty of lively discussion. Regulars report they always come away with at least one valuable nugget that leads to a change in the way they do things in their business.
Format is casual, and unlike many other events, there will never be a sell from the supporters. And there is pizza, wine and beer to lubricate quality discussion.
The Business Owners Forum has been running monthly since June 2009 when the first event was held in Whangarei, and is supported by the businesses listed below as a way to give back to the business communities that allow them to flourish:
Whangarei
Elevate CA Limited
BNZ Partners
Webb Ross Lawyers
The Bottom Line Expense Reduction
Auckland – North Shore
Elevate CA Limited
BNZ Partners
Waterstone Insolvency
The Bottom Line Expense Reduction
Business Owners Forum Events
- Be a sought after employer (North Harbour) (0)
Finding and retaining good people for your business is a challenge. We hear so much in the media about unemployment, but the experience of most business owners is that there is no pool of great talent waiting at the front door. Of cours...
- Ways to reward your team (Whangarei) (0)
This event will explore some of the innovative ways your business can pay and reward your team? What are the income tax and fringe benefit tax implications of these? What does employment legislation and case law have to say about the...
- Ways to reward your team (North Harbour) (0)
What are some of the different and innovative ways to pay and reward your team? What are the income tax and fringe benefit tax implications of these? What does employment legislation and case law have to say about these options? What ...
- The Power of Branding for your Business (North Harbour) (0)
What does it take for your business to unleash the full potential of its brand? Our panel will discuss this question from three different angles at the final Business Owners Forum event for 2011. This event will be held on 1 December at ...
- Advisory Boards: What are they and do I need one? (Whangarei) (0)
What are Advisory Boards and do you need one? What's the difference between a formal board and an advisory board? These very good questions will be answered by a panel at this Business Owners Forum event on Thursday 17 November in Whangarei. Thi...
- Managing Risk in our Current Economy (North Harbour) (0)
Managing financial and operational risk is a challenge at the best of times. But in the current economic environment, businesses need some sound strategies in these areas. On 18 August, the Business Owners Forum will feature a panel disc...
- Customer Engagement (North Harbour) (0)
If you're tired of competing on Price or Product, come along to get some good practical tips from our panel on how to build a better business based on Customer Loyalty. This Business Owners Forum event will be held on Thursday 16 June at 5:...
- Shareholders Agreements (Whangarei) (0)
Do you have a signed shareholders' agreement? Can you lay your hands on a copy? Is it up to date and relevant? What would happen if you or one of your shareholders wanted out of the business? What would happen if you or one of your fello...
- Management vs Leadership - Albany (0)
What is the difference between leadership and management? What separates the great from the mediocre in business leadership? How can you hone your own leadership skills to be equal with the best? Come along to this Business Owners Forum ev...
- Customer Engagement - Whangarei (0)
If you're tired of competing on Price or Product, come along to get some good practical tips from our panel on how to build a better business based on Customer Loyalty. This Business Owners Forum event will be held on Thursday 31 March at 5:...
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