[Opinion] Ways to future proof your business
New Zealand is now at Alert Level 1, meaning all current Covid-19 restrictions on businesses across the country are lifted. More Kiwis are heading back to the office, more restaurants and beauty salons are opening their doors, ski fields are getting ready for the season, and domestic tourism in general is surging. Analysts AirDNA reported New Zealand saw the biggest rise in AirBnB bookings globally, with an increase of 465%.
While we must remain vigilant (Golden Rule #9), these are positive signs for the small business community we should celebrate. It is, after all, the half a million small businesses in New Zealand that will help our economy recover and as an industry, they will need our support.
The important role of trusted advisers has been reinforced over the past few months, particularly for small businesses navigating a rapidly changing environment and new financial packages and products. As New Zealand starts on the road to recovery, they will need this support not just to survive, but to thrive. For mortgage and insurance advisers who have long been considering expanding into small business finance, here a few reasons now could be the time.
Future proof your business
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