A New Zealand SME ‘Shoestring’ Approach to Going Digital

Why SMEs Need Digital Transformation in NZ

Big change doesn’t have to mean big spend. We help businesses take a staged approach that delivers results quickly without overhauling everything at once. Here's how:

1. Start with What’s Costing You Time

We work with you to identify where time is being lost—manually re-entering data, chasing approvals, or searching for documents. From there, we recommend simple process improvements supported by lightweight workflow tools that don’t need coding or internal IT support.

Example: A local services firm reduced invoice admin time by 60% by automating just two manual steps using a drag-and-drop workflow tool.

2. Digitise the Paper Trail

Our scanning solutions range from small-batch projects through to full warehouse clear-outs. For day-to-day needs, we can digitise incoming mail or backlogs using our own high-speed scanning infrastructure (yes, including OPEX scanners—without you needing to buy one). We also help businesses set up in-house scanning stations with affordable desktop devices for ongoing use.

Example: A NZ medium size business reduced physical storage needs by 80% and now retrieves any document in seconds from their secure archive.

3. Unlock Workflow Efficiency

You don’t need enterprise software to automate. We offer low-code tools that integrate forms, approvals, and notifications across common business processes like leave requests, onboarding, or purchase approvals.

Even better, we can help you configure these systems for incremental rollout.

Example: An SME automated staff onboarding with a simple form and email trigger, eliminating paperwork and speeding up induction by 3 days.

4. Enable eInvoicing with Confidence

Through our partnership with Tickstar, a leading Peppol Access Point provider, we help SMEs transition to compliant, secure eInvoicing with minimal IT involvement. Whether you send five invoices a week or five hundred, we can help you make the switch and get paid faster.

Example: A supplier to a government agency implemented eInvoicing and began receiving payments in as little as 3 days—without changing their accounting software.

5. Scale When Ready

We know that capital costs can be a dealbreaker. That’s why our services are built around friendly models—whether that’s scanning-as-a-service, workflow automation, or invoice compliance. Start with a small pilot and grow from there.

We use a curated stack of secure, cost-effective technologies behind the scenes—ranging from smart document capture to lightweight workflow platforms and government-recognised eInvoicing gateways. We choose the right tool based on your size, needs, and budget.

Digital transformation doesn’t require a big IT team or a massive budget. With the right partner, you can take small, strategic steps that save time, reduce waste, and build resilience into your business. We offer a flexible, modular approach: Use one of our specialist services—DI Scanning, DI Automation, DI Invoicing, or DI Partnering—or combine them for end-to-end transformation. Whether you're just starting out or ready to go further, we’ll meet you where you are.

Every business is unique—and we love a good challenge. That’s why we’ll partner with you to tailor a solution in keeping with your needs and budget.