Bex Tacon is the owner and founder of Planit Events and Planit Staff and a Business Owner Programme
Business Owner Progamme
A practical academy where ambitious business owners will learn new business skills, connect with fellow owners, and redesign their business for the future.
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Criteria
NZ business owners
$1M - $3M turnover
Time
3 Days
Over 3 months
Format
Group sessions
In-person
Investment
$6,295 + GST
Support available
Programme Overview
The Icehouse Business Owner Programme provides a unique learning environment for owners of Kiwi businesses, where you'll develop the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business.
What's Covered
- Deciding where your business will operate and how you will win in the future
- Driving growth from the top - Leadership, Mindset & Resilience
- Building a high-performing team and culture in your business
- Transforming how your business wins sales and why customers choose you
- Generating growth through digital/social media channels
- Understanding of accounting and finance principles
- Build a Business Growth Plan to keep you focussed
Structure & Format
The programme consists of three 1-day workshops occurring monthly, with the option to meet with an Icehouse business coach for a focussed one-on-one session to boost the progress of your business growth Plan.
The workshops are in-person, group sessions where interaction and learning from one another is strongly encouraged.
You'll begin the programme by completing Centigrade™ online to learn about the strengths and opportunities for growth in your business.
Your Facilitator
On each Business Owner Programme, an experienced facilitator guides the learning experience and provides a good mix of academic and practical expertise.
Your Coursemates
You'll be joined by a small group of other business owners at a similar stage in their journey as you. Our programmes are not industry or region specific, so the room will be an interesting mix of people from different backgrounds and operating in different industries.
What will you get from joining this programme?
Action Planning
An actionable plan that will focus on your business strategy
Network Of Support
Accountability and support from the other owners you're with
Effective Leadership Skills
New skills, frameworks and tools to become a more effective leader
Steps In The Right Direction
A broader outlook, and a clear sense of direction and goals
Practical Learning Environment
A unique learning environment that enables implementation of skills into your business
1-on-1 Coaching Support
Support to implement the learnings from the programme into your business
Upcoming Dates
Tauranga, Starts 30 Jan
Day 1: Thursday 30 Jan 2025
Day 2: Thursday 27 Feb 2025
Day 3: Thursday 27 Mar 2025
Christchurch, Starts 25 Mar
Day 1: Tuesday 25 Mar 2025
Day 2: Tuesday 29 Apr 2025
Day 3: Tuesday 3 Jun 2025
Auckland, Starts 14 Apr
Day 1: Monday 14 Apr, 2025
Day 2: Monday 12 May, 2025
Day 3: Monday 9 Jun, 2025
Auckland, Starts 21 Aug
Day 1: Thursday 21 August, 2025
Day 2: Thursday 18 September, 2025
Day 3: Thursday 16 October, 2025
The Business Owner Programmes listed below are delivered by Icehouse in partnership with local chambers and economic development agencies:
New Plymouth, Starts 11 Feb
In Partnership with Venture Taranaki
Day 1: Tuesday 11 February, 2025
Day 2: Tuesday 11 March, 2025
Day 3: Tuesday 8 April, 2025
Taupō, Starts 5 Mar
In Partnership with Amplify (Enterprise Great Lake Taupō)
Day 1: Wednesday 5 March, 2025
Day 2: Wednesday 2 April, 2025
Day 3: Wednesday 30 April, 2025
Click here to learn more & book this programme on the Amplify (Enterprise Great Lake Taupō) website.
Hamilton, Starts 3 Apr
In Partnership with the Waikato Chamber of Commerce
Day 1: Thursday 3 April, 2025
Day 2: Thursday 8 May, 2025
Day 3: Thursday 5 June, 2025
Click here to learn more & book this programme on the Waikato Chamber of Commerce website.
Invercargill, Starts 10 Apr
In partnership with the Southland Business Chamber
Day 1: Thursday 10 April, 2025
Day 2: Tuesday 20 May, 2025
Day 3: Tuesday 17 June, 2025
Click here to learn more & book this programme on the Southland Business Chamber website.
Don't just take our word for it...
"It was good being able to sit with a group of other business owners. Whether it’s staff or work or whatever, you've all gone through the same thing at different times. Being able to talk to other business owners in a safe environment… you can be pretty open and honest about what you’re doing."
Nathan Hall
Managing Director of Chemwash Rotorua & Hamilton"Before the Business Owner Programme, I saw us as doing a little bit of everything, but the danger is that you end up as just another landscaping business.
So we’re refocusing on what we’re really good at."
Aaron Harvey
Operations Manager of Rapid Lawn"Previously, sales have been an issue for me. I’d never really given salespeople credit for what they do. Since BOP, I see them in a new light as I have to be in the office to drive the business from a sales perspective."
Neil Callaghan
Owner-Manager of Automated Truck Body Solutions"It was good being able to sit with a group of other business owners. Whether it’s staff or work or whatever, you've all gone through the same thing at different times. Being able to talk to other business owners in a safe environment… you can be pretty open and honest about what you’re doing."
Nathan Hall
Managing Director of Chemwash Rotorua & Hamilton
"Before the Business Owner Programme, I saw us as doing a little bit of everything, but the danger is that you end up as just another landscaping business.
So we’re refocusing on what we’re really good at."
Aaron Harvey
Operations Manager of Rapid Lawn
"Previously, sales have been an issue for me. I’d never really given salespeople credit for what they do. Since BOP, I see them in a new light as I have to be in the office to drive the business from a sales perspective."
Neil Callaghan
Owner-Manager of Automated Truck Body Solutions
Nathan Hall is the Managing Director of Chemwash Rotorua and Hamilton, and a Business Owner...
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Scholarships
Scholarships are regularly made available for our programmes. Ask us what might be available!
Payment Plans
We may be able to offer flexible payment plans to make it easier for your business to access our programmes and invest in your growth.
Regional Business Partner Funding
Management Capability Development funding may be available through your Regional Business Partner. To explore if your business is eligible for support, please contact your Regional Business Growth Advisor directly. Please email us for an introduction.