NECA Business Essentials Program
Do you need to make changes, but are unsure of where to start?
Would you value practical, hands-on guidance from experts who understand the challenges of running an electrical business in WA?
Owning and running your own business provides opportunities that are exciting, rewarding, challenging and exhausting. It is continual learning that is key to growing a successful business. How can you accelerate the pace of your learning - to then be more alert to the opportunities that will place you ahead of the game?
At NECA, we know hard work and personal sacrifice are not enough to make a business successful. That's why we have collaborated with Engine Room Business Innovation to develop the NECA Business Essentials Program - a 5 month coaching and training program facilitated by the developers of the highly esteemed Curtin Growth Program.
This innovative program integrates 5 half-day, interactive workshops and coaching sessions, online learning and the development of a Business Improvement Plan that combine to accelerate the profitability, performance and sustainability of participating businesses.
NECA Business Essentials Program
Participants in the NECA Business Essentials Program will:
- Attend 5 half-day workshops. Enrolling in the program means scheduled time away from day-to-day business problems, to focus on the bigger picture. Participants will return with the knowledge and confidence to implement new initiatives into their business that will drive success.
- Access material on the online portal both pre and post workshop. By viewing videos and reading articles prior to the workshops, participants can absorb the key learnings on the day more effectively. The flexibility of the portal allows access after the program to review content on an as-needs basis.
- Undertake five 1:1 coaching sessions to reflect on the topic key learnings and to progress a Business Improvement Project (BIP). Rather than 100% of participants' time being spent on current operational issues, the BIP will motivate you to step back from the business, and spend 20% of your time on a project that will move your business to the ‘next level’.
- The program provides you with the skillset and confidence to exploit opportunities, embrace change and adapt quickly to the challenges of running your own business in today’s uncertain business environment.
Coaches of the Program
Participants will gain great insights to business leadership from coaches Glenn Taylor and Michelle Chafin, who have a combined 40+ years of experience in program design and facilitation by successfully mentoring and coaching over 1,000 business leaders.
Topics covered
| 1. Vision | 2. Finance | 3. Systems | 4. People | 5. Marketing and Sales |
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| What's the vision for the business and the current constraints? Find out more > |
Collecting and counting the money Find out more > |
Do it once, do it right - safely, to spec and on time Find out more > |
Finding, recruiting and retaining good staff Find out more > |
Getting known in the market and doing a good deal Find out more > |
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Click here to view the course curriculum >
Testimonial
Here's what Allan O'Grady, Managing Director of Global Cabling Solutions, has to say about his experience with Engine Room and their business coaching services and programs (or click here to view):
Program dates
| Date | Description | Time | Venue |
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| Thursday 21 May 2020 | Workshop 1 - Vision | 8.00am - 12.30pm | NECA Balcatta - Boardroom 1 |
| Thursday 18 June 2020 | Workshop 2 - Finance | 8.00am - 12.30pm | NECA Balcatta - Boardroom 1 |
| Thursday 16 July 2020 | Workshop 3 - Systems | 8.00am - 12.30pm | NECA Balcatta - Boardroom 1 |
| Thursday 20 August 2020 | Workshop 4 - People | 8.00am - 12.30pm | NECA Balcatta - Boardroom 1 |
| Thursday 17 September 2020 | Workshop 5 - Marketing and Sales | 8.00am - 12.30pm | NECA Balcatta - Boardroom 1 |
Why enrol in the NECA Business Essentials Program?
- To clarify your business goals
- To improve your profits and cash flow
- To develop good systems
- To find and keep good staff
- To find new customers and increase sales
- To learn new information, develop new skills, and grow as a successful business owner
Who should enrol?
Business owner(s) and/or senior manager(s) of electrical businesses of any size.
Program investment
NECA Members
- Program deposit: $550 + GST - payable upon enrolment (access to portal is available once deposit is paid)
- 1st Instalment: $1,950 + GST - due 15 April 2020
- 2nd Instalment: $1,950 + GST - due 15 May 2020
- Total Investment: $4,450 + GST
Non Members
- Program deposit: $650 + GST - payable upon enrolment (access to portal is available once deposit is paid)
- 1st Instalment: $2,975 + GST - due 15 April 2020
- 2nd Instalment: $2,975 + GST - due 15 May 2020
- Total Investment: $6,600 + GST
How to enrol
It's time to make the future of your business a priority. Control your business rather than it controlling you!
Once you have completed the online form, we will be in contact to answer any questions you may have and confirm your enrolment.
Hurry - places are limited to only 16 participants.
Any questions?
Contact Jo Ogden, NECA WA Project Manager, at jo.ogden@ecawa.org.au or phone (08) 6241 6100.
