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Local Manawatū business, Sweat Sisters & Co. has proven that hard-work, passion and resilience is part of their business DNA, as they competed in a high-stakes netball game alongside some New Zealand Silver Ferns players to win a $5,000 boost for their small business.

The New Zealand Government’s fourth Wellbeing Budget announced today – ‘a secure future’ sees Government investment focused on COVID-19 recovery and rebuild, as well as laying the foundations for the future by addressing key societal issues, under its operating allowance of $5.9billion.

As the Government prepares to deliver Budget 2022, both local businesses and consumers believe the focus should be on relieving the impact of rising costs, according to new research from business management platform, MYOB.

More than two thirds of local SMEs believe the economy will decline in the coming year
Dissatisfaction with Government performance sits at 60%
National’s Christopher Luxon leads preferred PM poll by 17 points

Aztech Solutions look to the future through MYOB acquisition

Since gaining incredible momentum over the past couple of years in the wake of COVID-19, digital transformation of business operations by local SMEs hasn’t slowed down. Two years on, new research from business management platform – MYOB, shows many New Zealand SMEs still have tech-driven changes they want to make to improve their business.

After five successful years in Australia, leading business management platform, MYOB, will launch its highly sought-after DevelopHer programme for the first time in New Zealand, as it seeks to bridge the skills gap and help increase the number of women in technical roles. After five successful years in Australia, leading business management platform, MYOB, will launch its highly sought-after DevelopHer programme for the first time in New Zealand, as it seeks to bridge the skills gap and help increase the number of women in technical roles. 

Often overlooked medium-sized businesses feeling bold for year ahead

Current COVID-19 framework setting providing little relief as Omicron-spread fears drive drop in customers and sales for small business.

Nearly three quarters (72%) of SMEs complete admin tasks outside of work hours
Half of New Zealand’s SMEs expect tax time preparation to take five hours or more
Just over a quarter of SMEs still using excel spreadsheets to track income and expenses