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AUCKLAND
Successful administration is crucial to the survival of a building business. However, the role of administrator is often fulfilled by the builder’s partner or another family member with little to no training in marketing, HR, health and safety, or bookkeeping.
As an Association, it’s important for New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) to provide a network of support to the administrators within our membership to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge, as well as a ‘safe place’ to share their experiences.
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So, the NZCB Auckland Committee held its first administrator workshop in May looking at the important topic of cashflow forecasting. In my capacity as business owner and administrator, I presented the process that MyHome Renovations follows to forecast and manage its cashflow. Also on hand was Amanda Chisholm, an Auckland Committee member who holds a wealth of knowledge in her role as business owner of My Smart Office. We also invited representatives from ASB Business Banking to discuss available lending options if a cash injection is required.
After very positive feedback, the committee is planning to host another workshop in the second half of the year – so keep an eye out for information coming soon!
Conference Cashback initiative
The Auckland Committee wants to encourage new members from our region to attend the national NZCB AGM, Conference & Expo. Not only does the Conference & Expo provide an incredible opportunity to meet other members, join topical workshop sessions, and talk with trade exhibitors, but it often cements the relationship between members and the Association.
To encourage members to attend the annual event, the committee launched a new initiative – the Conference Cashback promotion. Any new NZCB Auckland Region member, who registered for the recent 2023 National AGM, Conference & Expo in Christchurch, automatically went in the draw to win their conference registration fees back, plus two tickets to the Friday Mingler and a travel/ accommodation allowance – valued at $2,270!
We are pleased to announce our inaugural Conference Cashback winner for 2023; Nigel Sen from Samson Construction. It was great to meet Nigel and introduce him to the committee and NZCB National Support Office staff. The committee looks forward to offering the promotion to new members in 2024.
