Countries all around the world are joining together to carry the banner of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative aimed at young people everywhere. During the week of November 17 - 23, 2008, partner organizations will conduct a range of activities - from simple speeches to comprehensive competitions - designed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor and engage the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Being an ambassador for your region is not only simple, it will also make permanent mark on New Zealand’s scale towards being known as a center for entrepreneurship around the world. There are many ways to get involved and to show that your region is active in the rise of Global Entrepreneurship Week NZ.
■ Sign up as a member at http://www.unleashingideas.org
■ Start an event in your region and register it with GEW, there are countless types of events that can be held.
■ Events vary in size and type. They can be as small as sitting down with your co-workers for a half an hour and discussing ways to help better change the face of entrepreneurship in New Zealand, or as large as a 200 person lecture on the benefits of entrepreneurship to society. There are endless amounts of events and ideas that can be produced and acted upon. Every registered event counts, and each one will be a huge contribution towards GEW.
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Introduction to the Business Development and Mentoring Program
Posted by:
NZIM
Uploaded by:
Wellington Innovation Network
Event Description:
This event is an introductory evening to the Business Development and Mentoring Program.
If you are already running a small business then you will know how hard it can be to find the resources that you need to develop your business. Access to people, knowledge, time, networks and capital are critical to business development. The Business Development and Mentoring Program will provide you with ... * Twelve months business mentoring * Access to business information and resources * A recognised action-research structure for developing your business. You will need to commit to … * Selecting six critical growth issues facing your business * Crafting an action plan to address each critical growth issue * Meeting one evening per month with like-minded entrepreneurs. The Business Development and Mentoring Program is a serious business-building program using a recognised business development structure based on action-research principles. The program brings together resources from government, private sector and the business community.
The Business Development and Mentoring Program runs throughout the year.
For more information contact philsales@iactltd.co.nz.
Event Location:
Wellington
Wellington
Event Hours:
17:00 PM to 19:00 PM
2008-11-17 - 2008-11-17
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'Growth through Knowledge' - targeting your growth effort to maximum effect
Posted by:
VHsyddanmark
Uploaded by:
Asociatia Clubul Liderii Mileniului Trei
Event Description:
This seminar will introduce the range of market data and information that can be effective sourced by companies wanting market and product information to support their export market development. Knowledge Matrix has over 20 years built up signifcant capability in modelling prodcut and technology market potential. This workshop will explain how and show you the power of knowledge.
Event Location:
Ernst and Young
Majestic Centre
Level 24, 100 Willis Street
Wellington
New Zealand
Event Website:
www.kmatrixap.com
Event Hours:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2008-11-21 - 2008-11-21
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Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Genius
Posted by:
LawrenceLGreen
Uploaded by:
The Business Centre
Event Description:
UNLEASH YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL GENIUS
A one-day boot camp for entrepreneurs and business owners serious about getting on the fast path to success Dates: November 20th or 21st, 2008 Time: 9-5 Venue: The Business Centre, Wellington Imagine what it would mean for your business if you could apply the ingredients of a winning mental attitude every day. How much easier would your life be and how much more quickly would you reach your goals? Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Genius gives you the mindset for achieving extraordinary success in business. On this workshop you will learn how to: · Identify more and better opportunities for your business · Stay continuously motivated and feel compelled to take action · Build and keep a powerful sense of self-belief · Bounce back quickly when things go wrong · Keep your focus on what matters most - all the time · Ensure you take smart action rather than burn out by working too hard Your investment There is no set fee for this workshop. Payment is on a Koha basis. That is, making a donation based on what you can comfortably afford. All proceeds from the workshops will be donated to charity. About Lawrence Green Lawrence Green is a business coaching consultant, leadership specialist, sport psychology consultant, author and artist. He has over twenty years experience in helping people to achieve their goals and over twelve years experience in working with the challenges of business success. He is also the lead author of The Kiwi Effect a book that unfolds the psychological secrets behind successful Kiwi entrepreneurs.
Event Location:
Wellington
Wellington
6011
Event Hours:
9:00 AM to 17:00 PM
2008-11-20 - 2008-11-21
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Corporate Recovery
Posted by:
VHsyddanmark
Uploaded by:
Asociatia Clubul Liderii Mileniului Trei
Event Description:
What happens when your key product technology becomes mainstream and you cant compete any more? You need to find a new product or a new market. This workship will highlight a straight forward technique developed over 20 years and proven with major corporates on how you can respond.
Event Location:
Trade Kitchen
10 Customhouse Quay
Wellington
New Zealand
Event Website:
www.kmatrixap.com
Event Hours:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2008-11-20 - 2008-11-20
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New Market Development
Posted by:
VHsyddanmark
Uploaded by:
Asociatia Clubul Liderii Mileniului Trei
Event Description:
This workshop will introduce effective ways that companies can choose which marrket they should most effectively target given the nature of their product taking account of their ambitions and resoruces.
Event Location:
Trade Kitchen
10 Customhouse Quay
Wellington
New Zealand
Event Website:
www.kmatrixap.com
Event Hours:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2008-11-19 - 2008-11-19
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Bangers and Cash
Posted by:
tdejardine
Uploaded by:
hirewall limited
Event Description: Bangers and Cash. Join and collaborate with several high-tech entrepreneurs and wellington influencers for a no-limit discussion on issues ranging from sustainability to changing the world. Bangers and Cash is a casual, spirited and interesting conversation about making the world a better place. This is a regular thursday event for a closed group but held as an open invitation specially for global entrepreneurship week. Talk about topics, get insight, get feedback, make a plan and take action!
Event Location:
Wellington
North Island
6004
Event Hours:
18:00 PM to 21:00 PM
2008-11-18 - 2008-11-18
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Effective Competitor and market Analysis
Posted by:
VHsyddanmark
Uploaded by:
Asociatia Clubul Liderii Mileniului Trei
Event Description:
This workshop will explore how technology can effective gain access on market and product based information for off shore markets.
Event Location:
Trade Kitchen
10 Customhouse Quay
Wellington
New Zealand
Event Website:
www.kmatrixap.com
Event Hours:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2008-11-18 - 2008-11-18
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New Zealand - New City?
Posted by:
L174
Uploaded by:
Longitude 174 Limited
Event Description:
What if...we took an existing small NZ city, found a way of attracting international companies, businesses and manufacturers to the city, developed a supporting social infrastructure and then built an international airport to enable easy access from around the world? Please join us for a lively discussion on entrepreneurial ideas for fast tracking NZ's economic growth.
Event Location:
Wellington
Wellington
6011
Event Hours:
18:00 PM to 20:00 PM
2008-11-18 - 2008-11-18
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Creativity paper
Posted by:
MasseyBusiness
Uploaded by:
Massey University
Event Description:
This paper studies organisational entrepreneurship including the management of innovation and creativity. It examines the learning environment in which the entrepreneurship and innovation process takes place. Block courses December 05-07 and January 15-16. Prerequisites: 152.100 or any management 200-level paper
Event Location:
Wellington
Wellington
Event Website:
www.massey.ac.nz
Event Hours:
9:00 AM to 17:00 PM
2008-11-17 - 2009-02-17
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Ad Hoc Mentoring for Small Business Owners
Posted by:
carlturney
Uploaded by:
Carl Turney Consulting
Event Description:
If you are a new or challenged small business owner or manager, then YOU probably have issues you'd like to discuss and analyse. Benefit from my significant experience and education in a range of roles and industries. And all it will cost is a coffee. Contact me on 027 6913 080 to set a time and place.
Event Location:
Wellington
North Island
6000
Event Website:
n/a
Event Hours:
17:00 PM to 19:00 PM
2008-11-17 - 2008-11-21
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Women's Enterprise Day Lunch- Round Table/Panel Discussion- Wellington
Posted by:
Kirsty77
Uploaded by:
Women in Technology
Event Description:
GEW is about entrepreneurship: Inspiring New Zealanders to have ideas and make then happen regardless of location. The focus is toward supporting an enterprise culture among New Zealanders in the broadest sense. This could be starting a business, influencing social entrepreneurial opportunities or by turning an idea into reality at work. It is about New Zealanders thinking big, turning ideas into reality and making their mark. Women's Enterprise Day is the 19th of November. In events generously sponsored by IBM, WIT is celebrating in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch by inviting a panel of exciting female entrepreneurs to share their experiences with us. In Wellington we have Corinne Blumsky, Melissa Clark Reynolds and Jayne Wallis. To register your interest, please email Kirsty kirstyh@womenintechnology.co.nz, with a brief note about your entrepreneurial idea. Numbers will be limited so those attending get the maximum benefit from the experience. Register now!
Event Location:
Wellington
Wellington
Event Website:
www.womenintechnology.co.nz
Event Hours:
12:00 PM to 14:00 PM
0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
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IT Entrepreneurs Day
Posted by:
sophied
Uploaded by:
VicLink
Event Description:
Lunch time session for budding IT entrepreneurs. VicLink will help you develop your business plan and ideas for commercialisation. Social networking, hardware / software, services, security etc all welcome!
Event Location:
Wellington
Wellington
6001
Event Website:
www.viclink.co.nz
Event Hours:
11:00 AM to 13:00 PM
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