South Auckland

39% of the people who came along to the event told us they were unemployed at the time the event started.

There was a high number (14%) of self-employed people who came to the event.

One of the key points on an entrepreneurs journey is the first sale. The first time you hold that $10 profit in your hand. This can turn out to be the catalyst that drives you forward to build your business.

We do everything we can to help people reach their first sale with 67% achieving this during the course!

At the Rebel Business School we track four main figures for people before and after the event. We ask people to rate where they are on a scale of 1-10.

Here are samples of the websites that were built, launched and developed over the course.

It is amazing how having a website so quickly helps people to feel that their business is more real.

Connecting attendees to the local business ecosystem

At the Rebel Business School Aotearoa we make sure new businesses stay connected by providing awareness of business network support in specific areas as needed. These connections are all about enabling business sustainability. Being aware of the Bookkeepers Assn NZ or Business Mentors NZ, for example, can provide business input allowing the business to strengthen its foundations and/or its direction.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency, committed to making our region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business. We work to enrich our region’s economic and cultural life, lead the development of priority sectors, and provide economic opportunities for all Aucklanders.

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is the powerhouse of the New Zealand economy, accounting for close to 40 per cent of national GDP. The significant role Auckland plays in the national economy means that when our city succeeds, so does New Zealand.

Small businesses are the foundation of Auckland’s economy, making up more than 97 per cent of all businesses. Supporting small businesses helps our economy grow by creating jobs, driving innovation and enhancing communities.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, along with participating local boards, is proud to partner with Rebel Business School Aotearoa to raise the capability of small businesses - helping them build resilience, improve performance and seize opportunities. This programme also provides our diverse communities with access to essential business skills and confidence, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs.

We asked the participants what their Lightbulb moments were at the event. Also they left the messages for our partners and assessed our team’s efforts.