Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared practical tips to help small business owners across New Zealand strengthen their business in challenging times. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, these strategies are designed to help you take control, reduce stress, and build resilience.
Here’s a quick recap of what we covered - plus one simple tip you can take action on today:
1. Know Your Numbers
Action: Set a recurring calendar reminder to review your finances every week. Even 30 minutes can help you stay in control.
2. Keep Your Customers Close
Action: Send a quick follow-up message to a recent customer asking for feedback or offering a small thank-you.
3. Be Seen Online
Action: Update your Google Business profile with fresh photos and accurate contact details—it only takes a few minutes.
4. Work Smarter
Action: Identify one task you do manually (like invoicing or scheduling) and explore a tool that could automate it – or book a meeting to look at outsourcing it.
5. Look After Yourself
Action: Block out one hour this week for personal time - no work, no screens, just something that helps you recharge.
What Now?
If you’ve found this series helpful, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you have questions, need support, or want help applying these ideas to your own business - we’re here for you.
At Varntige, we specialise in helping small businesses like yours grow with confidence. From admin support and bookkeeping to marketing, systems and strategy; we’re your behind-the-scenes team.
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Final Thought
Running a small business isn’t easy - but you don’t have to do it alone. With the right support, tools, and mindset, you can build a business that not only survives but thrives.
Thanks for reading - and we look forward to supporting you on your journey.
