Navigating immigration cuts a 2018 SME challenge, Xero sayssupplied by xero Craig Hudson, NZ country manager, XeroOPINION: It's not easy running your own business and things are about to get a whole lot more challenging for many people in 2018. If we can't fill roles now, then woe betide businesses when the government slashes immigration. A cut in immigration may help slow a little of the demand for houses, but fewer immigrants also means fewer workers. Mention that to those one in four business owners and you can be pretty sure they won't be jumping for joy. Another part of the answer to recruitment issues could be sitting right under business owners' noses: train up their existing staff.

Source: Stuff January 01, 2018 15:56 UTC