![Business Health Check](/assets/carousel/Teens-on-Scooter__ScaleMaxWidthWzIwMDBd.jpg)
![header arrow](/_resources/themes/business-south/images/BS_Header_Arrow.png)
Take our quick Business Health Check to get insights.
Start your free assessment now.
Stay competitive and level up your business today!
We've designed this quick Health Check quiz to give you a read on the fundamental areas of your business, and identify areas that might need some more attention.
Start your free assessment now. Or if you have any questions, reach out to the Business South team to see how we can help.
Upcoming Traiining & Events
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/DIY_SEO_21.02.24_-_Web.png )
Do-it-yourself Search Engine Optimisation
Learn How to Outperform & Outrank Your Competition with this DIY SEO Training. Search engine o...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/MNA_2024.png )
My Next Adventure Tech Careers Expo
My Next Adventure Science and Tech Career Expo brings Otago science and engineering businesses in...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Daffodil_Day_Web.png )
Daffodil Day
1 in 3 Kiwis will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetimes. Each day 74 Kiwis hear the words...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Business_Writing_-_Web.png )
Essential Business Writing
Effective writing is a powerful tool for business professionals. Learn how to write in plain Engl...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/HS_MGR.png )
Health and Safety for Managers - Dunedin
This course will guide you through your legal obligations and introduce strategies to ensure your...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Disaster_Recovery_1.png )
Business Continuity Planning - Webinar
Do you have a plan for your business to deal with the unexpected? Unexpected events can have a d...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Employment_Law_for_Managers.png )
Employment Law for Managers
If you have staff responsibilities, this will be your guide to employment law compliance in New Z...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Recruitment.png )
Recruitment - Getting it Right the First Time! - Oamaru
I often question why employers do not invest the time necessary to reduce the risk of making a po...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/How_Do_I_Address_Poor_Performance.png )
How do I Address Poor Performance - Oamaru
This is the most frequently asked question we get from clients. Duration: 5 Hours ► 8.30...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Business_Mentors.jpg )
Mentoring is for Everyone Event
Business Mentors New Zealand and Business South invite you to join us at our upcoming Mentoring i...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Health_and_Safety_EDM.jpg )
Health and Safety Representative Training (Stage 1) - Dunedin
Ensuring you and your colleagues remain free from injury at work takes not only care, but specifi...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Leaders_guide-_JS.jpg )
Leader’s Guide to Performance Management (Week 1)
Do you want to improve performance in your organisation? This online training course will provide...
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/DIY_SEO_21.02.24_-_Web.png )
Do-it-yourself Search Engine Optimisation
29 Jul 2024
Learn How to Outperform & Outrank Your Competition with this DIY SEO Training.
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is a valuable marketing tool that drives organic (non-paid) traffic - meaning potential clients - to your website.
And getting it right is a must, for all sized businesses and organisations who want to be found online by the right audience.
While the term might sound intimidating, implementing SEO strategies on your website doesn’t have to be rocket science. In fact, there are eight key steps that anyone, regardless of their technical expertise, can follow to optimise their website and improve their online rankings.
Duration: 3 hours ► 9.00am - 12.00pm
Delivery: Business South, Training Room
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/MNA_2024.png )
My Next Adventure Tech Careers Expo
01 Aug 2024
My Next Adventure Science and Tech Career Expo brings Otago science and engineering businesses in proximity with students looking to make their mark on the world.
Last years inaugural event saw 120 students from a range of specialties including
- Data science
- Biochemistry
- Physics
- IT
- Mathematics
- Food Science
- Medical Science
- Pharmacology
- Neuroscience
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Daffodil_Day_Web.png )
Daffodil Day
01 Aug 2024
1 in 3 Kiwis will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetimes. Each day 74 Kiwis hear the words, “You have cancer.” Daffodil Day is a chance to show your friends and family affected by cancer they’re not alone.
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Business_Writing_-_Web.png )
Essential Business Writing
01 Aug 2024
Effective writing is a powerful tool for business professionals. Learn how to write in plain English for better results.
Effective written communication is vital for success in business. This virtual course will show you how to create clear, purposeful documents that connect with your readers.
If you want to communicate for greater clarity and impact in a variety of formats, including technical documents, tenders, reports, specifications, and correspondence, this is the course for you.
Duration: 7 Hours ► 8.45am - 4pm
Delivery: ZOOM
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/HS_MGR.png )
Health and Safety for Managers - Dunedin
05 Aug 2024
This course will guide you through your legal obligations and introduce strategies to ensure your business is as healthy and as safe as possible. You will get an understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and learn the importance of understanding, promoting, and implementing effective health and safety practices.
Duration: 1 Day ► 9.00am - 4.30pm
Delivery: Business South, Training Room
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Disaster_Recovery_1.png )
Business Continuity Planning - Webinar
06 Aug 2024
Do you have a plan for your business to deal with the unexpected?
Unexpected events can have a devastating impact on your business, your brand, your customers and suppliers. This can impact your ability to operate as normal, interrupt production and cashflow and result in significant extra cost – all these can result in severe setbacks and possibly the failure of your business.
Duration: 45 minuties ► 12.15pm - 1.00pm
Delivery: Online
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Employment_Law_for_Managers.png )
Employment Law for Managers
07 Aug 2024
If you have staff responsibilities, this will be your guide to employment law compliance in New Zealand. Find out how to lawfully employ staff from hiring through to termination.
Duration: Full Day ► 8.45am - 4pm
Delivery: Online
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Recruitment.png )
Recruitment - Getting it Right the First Time! - Oamaru
08 Aug 2024
I often question why employers do not invest the time necessary to reduce the risk of making a poor recruitment decision.
Duration: Half Day ► 8.30am - 12.30pm
Delivery: TBC, Oamaru
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/How_Do_I_Address_Poor_Performance.png )
How do I Address Poor Performance - Oamaru
09 Aug 2024
This is the most frequently asked question we get from clients.
Duration: 5 Hours ► 8.30am - 1.30pm
Delivery: TBC, Oamaru
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Business_Mentors.jpg )
Mentoring is for Everyone Event
15 Aug 2024
Business Mentors New Zealand and Business South invite you to join us at our upcoming Mentoring is for Everyone event.
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Health_and_Safety_EDM.jpg )
Health and Safety Representative Training (Stage 1) - Dunedin
19 Aug 2024
Ensuring you and your colleagues remain free from injury at work takes not only care, but specific knowledge and skills. This two-day course will help you to understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, and its associated regulations, to maintain a safe working environment.
Duration: 2 Days ► 9.00am - 4.30pm
Delivery: Business South, Training Room
![](https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/image/pictures/inline/Leaders_guide-_JS.jpg )
Leader’s Guide to Performance Management (Week 1)
22 Aug 2024
Do you want to improve performance in your organisation? This online training course will provide you with everything you need to know to turn from technical expert to high-performing manager in four weeks. Learn how to motivate staff and improve staff performance, conduct performance reviews with confidence, and build better teams. Find out more here.
Duration: 4 x 1-Hour Sessions ► 11.00am - 12.30pm
Delivery: Webinars