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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.

October 23, 2023

Fashion Label Harrïe & Sam Set to Evolve with RBP Training

Harrïe & Sam sell the majority of its made-to-order clothes online, so Shopify training was essential for growth.

October 3, 2023

Q&A with Ella Reshef

Find out how our Innovation Specialist, Ella Reshef, helps businesses and what she can't live without!

August 30, 2023

Bounsa win RISE UP 2023

Bounsa win RISE UP 2023 - Soda's female entrepreneurship pre-accelerator programme and seed grant.

August 27, 2023

Wilderlab Make Water Monitoring Simple

Wellington startup Wilderlab is on a mission to improve New Zealand’s waterways.

August 20, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Sophie Stanley and Rachel Smith

Q&A with Bounsa co-founders and RISE UP finalists Sophie Stanley and Rachel Smith.

August 13, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Kitti Bradley

Q&A with Mother Trucking co-founder and RISE UP finalist Kitti Bradley

August 6, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn

Q&A with WellNow founders and RISE UP 2023 finalists Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn.

August 1, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Gina Urlich

Q&A with Norish founder and RISE UP 2023 finalist, Gina Urlich

July 23, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Candace Kinser

Q&A with Vester founder and RISE UP 2023 finalist, Candace Kinser

July 3, 2023

2023 RISE UP Finalists Announced

The wait is over! Our 2023 RISE UP finalists are...

June 29, 2023

Sign Logic Makes Sense of Business with RBP Training

Sign Logic owner Jean Kriden has doubled her revenue since undergoing business coaching with Sweet Spot Coaching.

June 26, 2023

Q&A with Frances Cook

Frances Cook is a best-selling author, columnist, speaker and podcaster, who makes money easy-to-understand.

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