PBC Workshops

"Sharing experiences, successes, failures and learning from one another as Pasifika is the power of the Collective. I encourage any Pasifika business owner to come and be a part of this initiative."

 - Taviri Ono (Mortgage Adviser)

The Pacific Business workshops are catered for Pacific business owners and our community members that are keen to start a side hustle.

Pacific professionals who are not in the private sector are also encouraged to participate as the topics we cover are wide ranging and skill diverse. We have been lucky enough to partner with other organisations to provide these free of charge such as Inland Revenue, Ara Foundation and Pacific Business Trust.

Past PBC Workshops

  • Accounting 101

    For individuals keen to understand the basics of accounting for their business.

  • Marketing 101

    This workshop focuses on brand strategy and tips to strengthen your business marketing.

  • Telling your Why?

    This workshop focuses and telling your message and why your own identity is crucial in the business world

  • Finding Balance

    Dante and Sefa will take professionals through the never ending question of finding balance between business and passion projects.

  • Social Enterprise

    Eva Riddell and Selina Faimalo explain the concept of a social enterprise and how they are different from standard business models.

  • Talanoa on Tax

    Daryl Matait from the IRD leads this workshop to help participant understand tax requirements for different aspects of business.

By the numbers:

105

The number of current members on our database, making up a list of business owners, sole traders, budding entrepreneurs and Pacific profesionals!

25

“Pineapple Pie & Network!” meetings that have been run by the PBC attended by Pacific peoples in various stages of the entrepreneurship journey.

11

The number of Professional development workshops and events that have been attended by over 100 Pacific people to upskill and grow.