Business by the Numbers

Get practical techniques and confidence to manage the numbers in your agribusiness.

What you’ll learn

• Utilise reliable information sources to support budgeting
• Create accurate, realistic annual budgets and analyse sensitivity to change
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and track expenses to support informed decision-making
• Calculate and manage seasonal finance requirements
• Gain practical financial management skills in a supportive, farmer focused environment

Who is it for?

The Business by the Numbers course is for farm managers, self-employed farmers or those considering self-employment

Course details

• Cost: Free
• Formats: In-person short course held over three part-days in between milkings. Online short course held over six sessions. Small class sizes (limited numbers).
• Qualification: Earn the Business by the Numbers (15 NZQA Level 5 credits)

Course requirements

To be eligible for our courses, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa.

You will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning. You must bring a laptop (ideally) or device to course days to access course materials, editable documents, and assessments.