NEW NORMAL Workshops
How to leverage freelancers and contractors to support, grow and scale your business.
Day 2 - 11:35am - SME&E Classroom
In this workshop you will learn how to leverage the power of great freelancers and contractors to help grow and scale your business; how and where to hire; what to consider when thinking about hiring; the myths about working with freelancers and contractors; and how you can grow your business through bringing in great talent.
Hosted by Priscilla Chand from Hire Her.
Productive mindsets over busy bodies. How to mitigate staff shortages and work more efficiently
Day 2 - 3:45pm - Main Stage
Finding adequate team members seems to be on top of the list for many business owners. In this workshop you will learn how to navigate through resource shortages effectively and manage your to do list so you can feel accomplished everyday.
Hosted by Miriam Hewson from Futureproof Concepts
How to recruit epic people and retain your team
Day 1 - 3:50pm - Main Stage
With a talent shortage on our hands, this workshop will provide you with practical tips on what it takes to recruit the right people into your business and the steps you can take to maximise the retention and engagement levels of your people.
Hosted by Tracey Soffe from Strategy Collective
"Xero is thrilled to sponsor the SME&E Festival. Small business is the backbone of Aotearoa and events like SME&E Festival are crucial in providing a space to learn, connect and foster this community. We are passionate supporters of small business owners, entrepreneurs, side hustlers and everyone in between, and look forward to attending what will be an awesome event." - Xero
