News in brief: Upcoming courses

From City Scene, published on 1 November, 2009.

Your last chance for a kickstart in 2009

Do you have a business idea that needs development?

Have you thought about sales, market validation, intellectual property and financials?

The ICEHOUSE, with the support of Auckland City Council, offers an interactive, one-day workshop to help you fast track your start-up business.

The Kickstart Seminar on Thursday, 5 November is packed full of tips from experts and entrepreneurs who know how to commercialise your venture, so make sure you do not miss out.

To register, or for more information online or phone Mariko King on 308 6200.

Sustainable living courses on offer

For those who wish to try the greener side of life, sustainable living courses are coming up at Mt Albert Grammar School and Selwyn College in Kohimarama this month, supported by Auckland City Council.

The Mt Albert Grammar course runs from 7 to 9 pm on Monday evenings from tomorrow (2 November), and will cost $45 for six classes.

There is also a three-week Sustainable Practices in Building Renovation short course at Selwyn College, starting on Wednesday, 25 November. The course fee is $35.

View more information online or phone Auckland City Council's eco-design advisor, Eion Scott, on 379 2020.