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Workshops
Workshops and events that will help your business evolve and thrive
Our workshops and events will grow your knowledge and skills so you can achieve your business goals - whether that is starting a new business, adapting to a changing environment or scaling your business.
Business Workshops & Events
We understand that it can be tough being a business owner or entrepreneur. Sometimes you need a little bit of help to ensure you remain on track to meet your goals. We have created business-focused workshops and events that will enable your business to start, adapt and flourish.
Business Fundamentals
Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at start-up founders who are looking to launch their business and small business owners who are ready to take the next step.
How long is it?
This is an eight-week course (one evening per week) delivered in-person by trained Soda facilitators and business experts.
What does the course cover?
- Setting goals, understanding limitations, and building customer personas
- Competitor reviews, value proposition and brand positioning
- Marketing: digital tools and building a marketing strategy
- Business structures: legals, accounting and insurance
- Financials: Understanding costs, pricing, and break-even
- Financials: understanding the basics of cash flow and financial forecasting
- How to pitch: pitch fundamentals and practice
What does it cost?
The cost is dependent on the number of participants, delivery method and location so if you are interested, please fill in the form below.
Business Fundamentals Online
Please note we also have online Business Fundamentals courses that you can complete in your own time and at your own pace.
These practical, affordable and engaging courses cover every aspect of business ownership, equipping you with frameworks, guides, templates and advice from real business owners and experts.
Each course costs $49 or $245 for all six courses.
Check out our online business courses
Business Masterclass
Who is this Masterclass for?
This workshop is suitable for entrepreneurs and business owners - anyone looking to upskill and grow their knowledge.
Attracting the Right Client
Our next Masterclass will teach you how to attract the right clients to accelerate business growth - without being shouty or salesy.
Led by marketing strategist Nicki Osbaldiston.
Key details
Date: 26 August 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: The Long Room, Wintec House, Hamilton
Cost: $49
Find out more and get your ticket!
Power Lunch
Who is this event for?
This event is for anyone who wants to be inspired by impressive business founders!
What is Power Lunch?
Our Power Lunch series features a guest speaker who shares their business insights and learnings over a light lunch.
Soda Power Lunch
Our next Power Lunch features Adam El Agez - the Kiwi creator of The Conqueror - a fitness goal setting app with customers in over 150 countries and revenue of $80 million a year.
Adam will share his experiences and learnings as a business owner and founder, focusing on the resilience that has led to his success.
Thanks to our Power Lunch sponsor KPMG.
Key details
Date: 9 September 2025
Time: 12pm - 1.30pm
Location: Bill Gallagher Events Centre, Wintec, Hamilton
Cost: $20
Business Growth
We take small businesses away from today's issues and into tomorrow's opportunities.
Co-Working
Let us sort your workspace for you. Flexible options to reside in a comfortable space.