LIFT for Business
Build the skills and systems behind a stronger business
LIFT is a practical 12-month training and coaching programme for business owners who want more control over how their business performs.
Across eight group workshops, you will learn how to understand your financial position, improve the way the business operates, and make informed decisions about what comes next.
Each workshop gives you useful tools to apply between sessions. You will also have the support, guidance, and accountability to keep making progress throughout the year.
Take Greater Control Of Your Business
Work on the areas that shape your results
A busy business can still struggle with uneven cash flow, low profit, unclear roles, or systems that rely too heavily on the owner.
LIFT helps you step back and look at how the whole business works. You will explore the figures behind your results alongside your people, marketing, leadership, and everyday ways of working.
The programme can help you:
Understand where the money goes
Improve cash flow and profitability
Build a clearer plan for the future
Create more consistent ways of working
Give your team clearer roles and direction
Develop a steadier flow of work
Reduce how much the business depends on you
Make decisions with better information
Practical Business Skills You Can Use
Learn what drives the business and put it into action
LIFT covers the connected parts of building a profitable and sustainable business. Topics include:
1. Understanding your financial reports
2. Managing cash flow
3. Pricing for a worthwhile return
4. Planning and setting business goals
5. Marketing and building a pipeline
6. Leadership and team engagement
7. Defining roles and responsibilities
8. Improving systems and processes
How LIFT works
Practical Tools and Guidance
You will receive tools and resources that help you apply each topic within your business.
Action Between Sessions
The programme gives you time between workshops to make changes, test new approaches, and see what works.
Support and Accountability
Regular sessions keep your plans visible. You can discuss your progress, work through challenges, and decide what to focus on next.
Shared Learning
You will learn alongside other New Zealand business owners who understand the pressures and responsibilities that come with running a business.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the LIFT for Business Programme run?
LIFT runs for 12 months and includes six weekly group workshops.
How often are the workshops held?
Workshops take place approximately every six weeks. Each session runs for around four hours.
What topics does LIFT cover?
The programme starts with your budget and covers financial performance, cash flow, pricing, planning, marketing, leadership, team roles, and business systems. Each topic focuses on practical changes you can apply within your business.
What happens between workshops?
You will use the tools from each workshop and complete agreed actions within your business. At the next session, you can review your progress and work through any challenges.
Do I need a strong understanding of financial reports?
No previous financial training is required. Beyond Your Numbers explains the figures in everyday language and helps you understand how they connect with your decisions.
What types of businesses can join LIFT?
LIFT supports business owners across a range of industries. This includes trades, construction, professional services, and other established New Zealand businesses.
NEXT STEP
Build a business that works better for you
LIFT gives you practical skills, useful tools, and a clear programme of work across 12 months.You will gain a stronger understanding of your business and act on the areas that can improve its financial performance, structure, and direction.

