23/06/2015 Week 16

Reflection
In the beginning of the course, i did know what to do. Now, professional class is almost finished.First, i have to thank you to my lecturer and shop owner, David and Johnny. They very patiently taught me a lot of knowledge in this subject. In the learning process, Don't know a lot of things and what should i do on this subject. But now I had known about a lot business knowledge in New Zealand. Before i won't research these things, maybe it's just waste my time. Because of this subject forced me have to find the information. In this research and understand the process, i am interested in the business. So my partner and i started surveying the workshop at Mt.Albert around 3 weeks, but no one is willing to let us learn at their workshop. Finally, QQ-workshop owner let us study with him. Although we found learning workshop, distance was our next problem. So we went to the workshop gradually reduced. Most of the time we study on the website do the research. If i got any question, i will booking the time with David. This is what i learn in this subject. This subject almost finish, but i will continue my research, maybe someday i start my business at New Zealand in the future

19/06/2015 Week15

I went to the Repco Auto Parts and Super Cheap Auto do the survey and how long times can reach there. When i back from those locations , i start my research for my individual project. First, i have to research about accounting, Waste management,Government and Advertisement.

Advertisement 

Definition: Advertising is a means of communication with the users of a product or service. Advertisements are messages paid for by those who send them and are intended to inform or influence people who receive them, as defined by the Advertising Association of the UK. 

Description: Advertising is always present, though people may not be aware of it. In today's world, advertising uses every possible media to get its message through. It does this via television, print (newspapers, magazines, journals etc), radio, press, internet, direct selling, hoardings, mailers, contests, sponsorships, posters, clothes, events, colours, sounds, visuals and even people (endorsements). 

The advertising industry is made of companies that advertise, agencies that create the advertisements, media that carries the ads, and a host of people like copy editors, visualizers, brand managers, researchers, creative heads and designers who take it the last mile to the customer or receiver. A company that needs to advertise itself and/or its products hires an advertising agency. The company briefs the agency on the brand, its imagery, the ideals and values behind it, the target segments and so on. The agencies convert the ideas and concepts to create the visuals, text, layouts and themes to communicate with the user. After approval from the client, the ads go on air, as per the bookings done by the agency's media buying unit. 

12/06/2015 Week 14

i had done my business plan, researching financial help and how we start an own business in New Zealand. i have to research what the qualifications for loan business. This is what i get from the website.

5/06/2015 Week 13

After that day, I research some information on the website . Finally i get some information about how to business in New Zealand.

Writing a business plan

There are lots of people who can help you get started in business. But first they’ll want to see a business plan. Here’s some of the information you’ll need to include:

• Personal details
• Your name, address and other personal details.
• The skills and experience you have to run the business.

Information about the business

• Business name, products and services.
• What the business is about and how it will operate.
• Whether it is a sole trader, partnership or limited liability company.
• Where the business will be located and why.
• Equipment and licences you’ll need – and regulations affecting you.
• Details of people who’ll help you (eg lawyer /accountant).
• Your back-up plan if something goes wrong.

Business and marketing goals

• What you want to achieve and how you plan to do it.
• Any future plans – to expand or offer more services later on for example.
• Who your customers are and how you’ll market your business to them.
• Who your competitors are and how they might affect your business.
• What else could affect your business – like the weather or seasonal trends.

Financial details

• What your income and expenses will be for the next year or so, including wages, taxes and stock costs (called a forecast).
• What you must earn to meet running costs (called a break-even analysis).
• What loans you have (or will need) and what for.
• What assets you own and their value.
• How much money you’ll put into the business yourself.

Help to get started

• business.govt.nz brings together free resources, tools and information to help you start, manage and grow your business. If you need to talk to someone about starting your business you can call the free Biz information service on 0800 42 49 46.
• Be your own Boss is an excellent training programme that provides useful skills to people wanting to start a business. Your local Work and Income service centre can tell you more about this and other business programmes.
• Local councils are a good place to get advice and find out about training courses. Most city councils have Small Business Development Units to help small businesses. You’ll find them in your phone book.
• Enterprise agencies can help with business, legal and financial advice. Ask your Case Manager how to get in touch with them.
• Te Puni Kökiri has a business advice and mentoring service for Mäori people in business. Your local iwi authority may also be able to help.
• Local libraries have lots of business books – ask your librarian to help you find suitable books.
• Inland Revenue has a Small Business Advisory Service to answer questions about tax. To talk with a Business Tax Information Officer or Mäori Community Officer call 0800 37 77 74 to make an appointment.
  

Financial help

We may be able to provide financial help if:

• you or your partner are getting financial help from the Government (there are some exceptions), and
• you have a good business idea, and
• you can’t meet the costs of starting the business yourself.

25/05/2015 week 12

I made an appointment with David today. I went to the office and found him. David had bring me went to the classroom and i followed behind him. First, He asked me how to open a shop in Auckland. I had no idea and no depth understanding of these. But he still taught me patience. This is what he taught me.

15/5/2015 week 11

Today's provide assignment day to lecturer, David. When we provided our rework assignment, he asked us how many marks we can get it. My partner said around 20 marks, but i answered maybe can get around 17marks. David told us our assignment already improve better than last months. He gave us 27marks for our assignment. Finished the class, David asked me booking with him a date for teaching how to write a good assignment in the future. David gave me his phone for making an appointment.

1/05/2015~ 8/05/2015 week 9 & week 10

On this holiday, I had tried my best to complete my rework job. But i still had no idea then i drove my housemate's car and went to QQ-shop discussed with the shop owner. He taught me how managed a workshop. I felt lucky can learn from him.