Business & Networking - July in Pictures

  • 29 July 2024
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Welcome to this month's series where we would like to take you behind the scenes and share what's been happening at Business Assist! Networking and regular upskilling is so important for businesses to stay up-to-date and relevant. This is why we would like to encourage you to join us and make the most of these opportunities to grow your business and network. 

Here is July in pictures, and for a summary and takeaways, scroll down please!

 

1. Lunch & Learn Mapua | 3 July 2024
Digital Safety for you and your Workplace - with Melonie Cole, Mindshift

Cyber risks can easily creep into our daily lives and cause problems for individuals, businesses, and customers.
Melonie Cole, a Māpua resident and award-winning entrepreneur runs Mindshift, a boutique cybersecurity training business.
Melonie presented an insightful talk offering practical tips for leading a safer online life that we can practice in our workplace and at home to minimise the risk of falling victim to cyber threats.
Here are some key take outs:
• When in public places, avoid using free WiFi as it isn’t secure
• Use a password manager to store all passwords
• Be wary of phishing scams, as more are happening via unsolicited emails and messages via mobile or links asking for personal information
• Check email address by hovering over and also check whether the content is suspicious
• Enable multi-factor authentication to securely login into your apps.
Thanks Melonie for the great talk and our partners at Mapua District Business Association - MDBA for co-organising this Lunch & Learn!
 
2. Community Connect | 11 July 2024
with Liz Webb
We kicked off our training for community organisations and not for profits, with the first topic upskilling our participants around funding and sponsorhip.
Thank you to Liz Webb for the fantastic presentation and to our sponsors Rātā Foundation for making this event possible.
 

3. NBS Lunch & Learn | 16 July 2024
Cashflow Freedom - with Lu Khani, Business Navigators NZ


Cashflow is the process of collecting, disbursing and accumulating cash. The #1 reason for business failure is poor cashflow. For each business, it is therefore essential to understand how the cash flows!
It was a pleasure to have Lu Khani from Business Navigators at our NBS Lunch & Learn.


Lu presented some great insights on what is cashflow, how it can be managed, and why monitoring numbers matter for a business!
The participants also got tips how to increase sales outcomes, and lower the costs of sales in order to achieve cashflow freedom.
Thank you for your active and engaging participation, and to our lovely sponsors & partners NBS and Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre for making this event possible.
 

4. Apex Accounting "Just Talking" Businesswomen's Series | 17 July 2024
with Jacintha Atkinson-Manson, Director, Atkinson Crehan Law

A fantastic “Just Talking” with a room full of smart & curious local ladies in business, and our superstar guest speaker, Jacintha Atkinson-Manson from Atkinson Crehan Law.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and we wish all your dreams come true!
1. Take all opportunities to explore.
2. Keep it real.
3. Get mentoring on what triggers you.
4. Be vulnerable.
5. And do the right thing without hurting others - for those of you who were there, the wording was a bit more straight forward.
Words of an inspirational business woman!

These events are always a testament to great things happen when we come together and share perspectives!
Thank you all for your active participation, to our wonderful hosts BNZ Partners Centre Nelson and special host of the day, Ged Svarc, and our amazing sponsors Apex Accounting for making this event possible
 

5. ICIB BizBreak Networking | 31 July 2024

Working from home, on your own, as a solopreneur, constantly thinking about how to grow your business, coming up with new ideas can be a real challenge! Who can relate?
This is why business owners love to show up at our monthly networking events:
✅we meet new people in business
✅we bounce off and get new ideas
✅we leverage the diverse skills in the room
✅we get more confident talking about our business and services and products we have on offer
✅we laugh and fill our cuppas with good vibes… especially great in winter!!!
This is how building a referral network and exploring new business opportunities becomes easier and more enjoyable for us all!
So, time to get out of your bubble…
make the most of your kids being back at school…
get a refreshing break from your partner you share your office and life with…
and meet people who can become potential partners, referrals or even future clients for your business!
 
Big thanks to ICIB Brokerweb Insurance & Risk Advisory & SOS Cafe Nelson for making this event possible and brightening our day, we appreciate you!
 
 
And last but not least, we have a quote for you from Brian Tracy:
“Every great success is an accumulation of thousands of ordinary efforts that no one sees or appreciates.”
So here is to your success! We look forward to being part of your business journey.
 
Bookings are now open for our August events here. We look forward to seeing you!
 
Bea, Gina & Gael

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