In this newsletter,

• Join us at our PBT Open Day for Back to Work grants tomorrow

• Online Workshop – Employment Rights and Obligations

• Upcoming Events

  • Envision Workshop

  • Top 10 Sales and Business Mistakes for Maori and Pasifika

Join us at our PBT Open Day for Back to Work grants tomorrow

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The PBT team is hosting an Open Day tomorrow, Friday, 24 February, for those Pacific businesses in Auckland who may need support and guidance with their application. If your business was affected by the recent Auckland Anniversary weekend flooding then you may be eligible for the Back to Work grant, which includes payments from $750 to $5,000. To avoid waiting, please make an appointment now and take the time to drop by our Penrose office tomorrow to meet with one of our Business Advisors who can help with your application and answer any questions.

Atten In-Person Appointment

Online Appointment

When: Friday 24 February from 10am - 1pm Where: 45 O'Rorke Road, Penrose Auckland

To help progress your application, please be sure to bring along with you:

• New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)

• Bank deposit slip, a New Zealand bank statement, printout, screenshot, or a letter from the bank showing your Business Name and Bank Account Number.

If you have any questions, please email info@pacificbusiness.co.nz or call 0800 287 7526 and one of the team will help you over the phone.

Online Employment Rights and Obligations workshop

Are you a business owner looking to employ people and want to understand employees’ rights and your obligations as an employer? Check out our Employment Rights and Obligations workshop next Thursday 2 March from 4.00pm – 7.00pm which will be held online. Gain an awareness and understanding of the laws that keep New Zealand workplaces fair and your responsibilities in meeting them. This will help you to avoid facing significant penalties for not meeting your obligations and help improve your business’s performance. You will learn about:

• Employee rights and how they differ for employees, contractors and volunteers

• Employment agreements and what they must include

• Trial periods

• Leave

• Public holidays

• Rest and meal breaks

• Minimum wage

• Record-keeping

• Bullying, harassment and discrimination

• Redundancy and dismissal

• Resolving problems

Invite anyone who might be interested or your business partners for an opportunity to take advantage of this free opportunity.   Book Now

Upcoming Events Are you looking for opportunity to develop your leadership skills or grow your business? Check out these upcoming events for your calendar.   Envision – 1 Day Workshop

Want to feel confident, clear and in control to speak and lead more fearlessly? Amplifyou is here to bring you out of your comfort zone and help you elevate your mindset to think like a leader! She will be delivering the next Envision workshop in Christchurch on March 3 from 9am - 4pm Check out the flyer for more details. You don't want to miss out book your ticket now by emailing hello@amplifyou.co.nz 

Top 10 Sales and Business Mistakes for Maori and Pacific businesses

What are the top 10 Sales and Business Mistakes that Māori and Pasifika businesses need to be aware of and more importantly how to fix? This FREE workshop is hosted and operated by Kristin from HarperCo on Wednesday 1 March at Ngahere Communities 2 Osterley Way Manukau from 9:30am - 11:30am With just 2 hours of your time, you learn some interesting tips and also opportunity to network with likeminded business owners. Get in now and book your ticket.

Book Ticket Now You have nothing to lose but everything to gain. 

Manuia Le Vaiaso

The PBT Team

www.pacificbusiness.co.nz

Ph 0800 287 7526