Young Enterprise Scheme

We’re inviting community to help support our young people who undertake the Young Enterprise Scheme programme which gives them a chance to start and run a business during the school year.

Learn about the programme and how you could get involved here.

Young Enterprise Scheme

Career Catalyst - Igniting Career Potential

Struggling to find suitably skilled people? So are many. We know they’re out there but it is time to look harder at what people can offer. Join us for this expert presentation on how to find the hidden talent in your job applicants as well as your existing team.

Career Catalyst - Igniting Career Potential

Looking for a job or know someone who is?

Do you require help creating a CV? Do you need advice on cover letters or interviews? Do you lack confidence approaching employers?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then Dawn and Sandra from Workbridge would love to hear from you 😊

Looking for a job or know someone who is?

The future is literally... in your hands! With the robots at your fingertips!

Let's chat Chat GPT. If you haven't heard of it, it's the Artificial Intelligence (AI) rock star of the moment… and it’s already changed your actual world (not just the way you view it).

Brace yourself, the speed of evolution is going to be epic.

The future is literally... in your hands! With the robots at your fingertips!
TBH NewsTanya Ribbens

Why coworking spaces like ours really matter!

[…] the three pieces of necessary infrastructure that rural communities need for thriving digital economy ecosystems;  

  • broadband, 

  • coworking and entrepreneurship spaces, 

  • and local leadership capacity. 

It's gratifying because that's the heart of our actual business - not in theory but in practice...

TBH NewsTanya Ribbens
Why coworking spaces like ours really matter!

Waitaki and the Land of App

Once upon a time in a land called Waitaki (ok, January 2022 to be precise), a local woman (called Pip Sutton of Sport Waitaki) sent an email to gauge interest in a database of events / activities that happen in the Waitaki. Long story short, last month we launched it. It’s called Waitaki App and we think it’s a game-changer!

Waitaki and the Land of App

Is it burnout? Is it loneliness? No. It’s a need for respite.

I feel like I want a conversation that’s not about work, not about our business, not about Waitaki App and definitely not about what anyone else needs me to do for them.

Burnout?

Nah.

Just the cost of working from home.

Let me explain.

Is it burnout? Is it loneliness? No. It’s a need for respite.

"The Future of Work is Flexible"

In the war for talent, remote working might be a dealmaker. Check out the latest research on what Kiwi office workers think about working remotely some or all of the time.

"The Future of Work is Flexible"

3 Steps for Life

3 Steps for Life is designed to give all of use the confidence and awareness to take action when somebody suffers a cardiac arrest. Did you know community help can double survival? Read on because classes are free…

3 Steps for Life

Stronger Waitaki Economic Development Working Group

Blair Middlemass, Business Lending Specialist at ANZ joined us for the Stronger Waitaki Economic Development Working Group with an update on business banking.

ANZ is also hosting a free series of workshops to support business owners.

Stronger Waitaki Economic Development Working Group

Economic Development Update from The Business Hive

Get the latest lay of the land on local economic development initiatives. There’s a lot going on and we think you want to be informed to make the most of the opportunities coming up.

Economic Development Update from The Business Hive

Digital Boost @ The Business Hive

If the online world has you bamboozled (even just a little bit), sign up for this FREE, 40 week programme to help you master all things digital for your business.

Digital Boost @ The Business Hive

Upskilling in Digital for Businesses

Digital Boost is an amazing government delivered and FREE series that helps small business owners learn and then master all things digital. Our programme is built on it and designed to bring together a group of local businesses for peer to peer support and insights while learning how to market, sell and improve productivity through digital tools. Sound like what you need? Register your interest now!

Upskilling in Digital for Businesses

Essence of Facilitation - June 2022

Effective facilitation skills can be life changing. Understanding the dynamics in the room (1 to 1 or 1 to many) and having a healthy tool kit of approaches keeps you in the driving seat with confidence. This is an advanced programme of learning (although no experience is required). Fast track your skills today.

Essence of Facilitation - June 2022

Essence of Presenting - July 2022

Effective public speaking is about delivery and a big chunk of that is confidence. Whether you’re a terrified beginner, are keen on improving or feel like you are pretty comfortable with public speaking but want to be better… this programme will help get you to the next level.

Essence of Presenting - July 2022

Essence of Facilitation - August 2022

Effective facilitation skills can be life changing. Understanding the dynamics in the room (1 to 1 or 1 to many) and having a healthy tool kit of approaches keeps you in the driving seat with confidence. This is an advanced programme of learning (although no experience is required). Fast track your skills today.

Essence of Facilitation - August 2022

Essence of Presenting - October 2022

Effective public speaking is about delivery and a big chunk of that is confidence. Whether you’re a terrified beginner, are keen on improving or feel like you are pretty comfortable with public speaking but want to be better… this programme will help get you to the next level.

Essence of Presenting - October 2022

Digital Boost - Upskill for FREE

Feeling muddled about online marketing? Feel like there’s a better way to make digital stuff work for your business but don’t know where to start? Feel like you know a bit about digital stuff for business but don’t think you’re yet getting it right? This is the programme for you!

Digital Boost - Upskill for FREE