Learning is a Journey

21%

Of Owners rate themselves as the biggest obstacle to success

26%

Lack confidence in growing their business

36%

Find business ownership isolating

Programmes

Business owners and leaders are consistently adapting to the ever changing needs of the market and their business at the various stages of maturity. Just like a business, individuals also need time at different growth stages to reflect, reset and develop in order to push the business forward to the next phase of success. Our programmes are designed to focus on the needs of each individual at these inflection points, by providing market relevant best practice content delivered by industry experts and business leaders that inspire.

Find your next step:

Owner Manager Programme

Develop your skills, address issues in the business, hone your strategic plan and drive forward to greater success.

Leadership Development Programme

Become a better leader & communicator and more involved in the growth and direction of the business.

Owner Manager Exchange

Reflect on your growth journey, refresh your thinking about yourself and the business and re-immerse yourself in The Icehouse.

Business Coaching

No matter if you’re just getting started or have been going for 30+ years, a business coach can help you refine your strategy, keep you on track and achieve your business goals.

Market Validation

Have an idea? Find out if it will work and get it to market fast with Market Validation.

Owner Operator Programme

Gain access to the tools and help you need to drive progress and create positive change in your business.

Effective Leadership Programme

A collaborative learning environment for leaders of Hawke’s Bay businesses to build their influence and have a positive impact on business performance.

Building and Aligning the Top Team

Develop a Top Team who are aligned, focused and working together to lead your business into the future.

Brand Blueprint

More and more customers are using their purchasing power to support companies with a clear set of brand values that align with their own, and avoiding those who don’t.

Workshops

The below peer to peer workshops are designed to develop specific skills sets and capabilities needed by business owners and leaders alike. Our workshops are interactive, thought provoking and deliver actionable learnings that enable participants to make an immediate impact to the business. Knowledge is power so whether it's learning how to read a balance sheet, coaching a sales team to close more deals or developing a plan for the next growth phase, or even to successfully exit, these workshops deliver the knowledge to make better business decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Succession and Transition Workshop

Get a better understanding of your business, its context and how you can plan your succession strategy.

Grow Your Financial Skills Workshop

You can learn valuable lessons about your business from your financial information - you just need to know how to read it.

Improving Business Planning and Performance

Improve your position, increase your market share and be smarter than your competition.

Preparing to Raise Capital Workshop

Learn how to prepare your business for new shareholders or an outright sale of the business.

Grow Your Sales Skills Workshop

Learn to pitch yourself, your business and structure a good sales conversation.