I wish you’d get a job: The reality for small business owners [Video]

As the festive season approaches, small business owners in New Zealand are reminded of the importance of not only managing their business but also nurturing their relationships, ensuring that both can thrive in harmony.

With the holiday season just about upon us, small business owners and sole traders in New Zealand often face more than just cash flow challenges; they also confront the emotional strain that irregular income can place on their relationships.

Gaelene Adams Love, Managing Director and business relationship coach at Team Fusion International, highlights a poignant reality: “I wish you would get a job so we can have a regular income” is a refrain echoed by many partners of business owners, reflecting the stress that comes with fluctuating financial stability.

The holiday season, while joyous for many, can amplify the pressures faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With mounting financial obligations like staff salaries, GST, and …