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At Soda, we’re excited by businesses with potential to grow and businesses that will contribute to lifting and diversifying Waikato's economy. Check out some of the businesses we've worked with recently.

August 24, 2025

Food & Beverage Accelerator a Shortcut to Business Ownership

Blackbeards Smokehouse has seen a 400% increase in online sales since completing Regional Business Partner training.

August 13, 2025

Inspiring Online Business Fundamentals Courses

Rae MacDonald completed Soda's online Business Fundamentals courses and says she now feels in control of her business.

July 20, 2025

Q&A with Nathaniel Holmes

Meet Soda's new Innovation Specialist - Nathaniel Holmes.

June 17, 2025

Marketing Workshop "Hugely Valuable"

Kate Ryan's photography business is now attracting more clients and better-quality clients.

June 4, 2025

Women in Business Expo 2025

More than 150 female entrepreneurs and business owners attended Soda’s Women in Business Expo.

May 12, 2025

Hamilton Collision Repairs Improves Operations and Profits

With RBP funding and training, Hamilton Collision Repairs has streamlined its operations and increased profit by 3000%

April 27, 2025

RBP Training Helps Drive Efficiencies at Raglan Food Co

In the last two years Raglan Food Co has doubled the size of its production.

March 17, 2025

Online Learning Platform a Game-Changer for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

Soda's online learning platform has practical and affordable business courses to help entrepreneurs and business owners.

February 24, 2025

Q&A with Polina Changuleva

Polina has helped over 600 businesses secure the partnerships of their dreams.

November 12, 2024

Callaghan Grants Help Blutui Fast-track Projects

Blutui received Callaghan Innovation grants to employ University of Waikato students and help accelerate projects.

October 6, 2024

Support Enables Startup to Accelerate R&D

Cybersecurity startup Capture the Bug has created a new model to help businesses identify 'bugs'.

September 9, 2024

RBP Training Provides Road Map for Commercial Dive Business

Deep Dive Division worked with Deloitte to create a 10-year strategy to help achieve their growth plans.

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