The Icehouse Business Owner Programme

.Learn new business skills and redesign your business for the future.

Criteria. New Zealand business owners of businesses $1M to $3M+ turnover
Duration. Three days, over three months
Format. Group sessions. In person
Investment. $5,970+gst | Southland Business Chamber members $5,250+gst (support available)

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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 the business will operate and how it will win in the future
Driving growth from the top – Leadership, Mindset & Resilience
Building a high performing team and culture in the business
Transforming how the business wins sales and why customers choose you
Generating growth through digital / social media channels
Understanding of accounting and finance principles
Building 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 (virtual or in-person based on facilitator availability). The workshops are in-person, group sessions where interaction and learning from one another is strongly encouraged. You'll begin the programme by completing Centrigrade™ online to learn about the strengths and opportunities for growth in your business.

Your Facilitator. Jamie Brock
Jamie Brock works with a number of Icehouse customers around the country, helping them to improve their business performance. He challenges business owners’ thinking, pushing and encouraging them to go further than they thought possible. Jamie is an experienced senior executive, who prior to joining The Icehouse led some of New Zealand’s largest sales and marketing teams. Jamie’s clients value his practical experience gained hands-on across several industries and companies.

Your Course Mates
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.

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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
Southland, April 2024

Day 1 – 10 April 2025, Invercargill
Day 2 – 20 May 2025, Invercargill
Day 3 – 17 June 2025, Invercargill

Regional Business Partner Funding
Capability development funding may be available through your Regional Business Partner. Find your local Growth Advisor by emailing business@greatsouth.nz or register your business here. Alternatively, 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..

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Don't just take our word for it…

Listen to Icehouse Podcast 166 – Southland Business Owner Programme featuring Kate French, Hoani Cooper and Sheree Carey. .

"My real area of growth has always been around numbers; growth and projection, sales processes and so on. The Business Owner Programme was around having a process that allows you to discuss where the growth needs to come in that process – that was a really powerful one." Ray Everest Owner of Future Focus

"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

"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

"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

"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

Don't delay, join the Business Owner Programme to accomplish your biggest goals yet!.

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