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- By Engine Room
The mid-2026 business surveys revealed a volatile year for Kiwi businesses, with confidence dropping after global trade disruptions. When confidence is low, small businesses must adapt to regain momentum.
1. PROTECT MARGINS
Counter rising costs by tightening operations. Automate manual tasks and renegotiate vendor terms to preserve cash flow and safeguard profits.
2. OPTIMISE PRODUCTIVITY
With recruitment difficult, focus on upskilling current staff. Align rosters with actual demand to control wage bills while remaining responsive to market changes.
3. PIVOT TO RESILIENCE While retail and construction are slow, manufacturing and agriculture remain steady. Shift your marketing toward these resilient sectors or explore international exports to build resilience over simple growth.
4. EXTEND YOUR CASH RUNWAY When credit is tight, improve liquidity by tightening receivables and pausing non-essential investments. You must understand your revenue drivers to extend your runway.
If your current strategy isn’t working, the Engine Room team can help you refine your approach and navigate these economic challenges with you.
Contact the team at Engine Room Chartered Accountants today.
Visit engineroomca.co.nz 0800 2 ENGINE (0800 236 446) 217 King Street, Pukekohe 2120
