HELPING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH COVID-19 Your Moore Markhams team is here to help you and your business cope with the disruption caused by COVID-19. On this page you will find information and resources to help you navigate these unprecedented times. Contact us by email and we’ll be in touch. Auckland Waverley Whanganui Hawke’s Bay Wairarapa Wellington Christchurch Queenstown Dunedin COVID-19 Update Latest Government support for business WEBINARS PREPARING FOR OMICRON DISRUPTION Get advice to deal with disruption due to Omicron and the RED traffic light setting. SMALL BUSINESS CASHFLOW SCHEME - CHANGES FROM 21 MARCH 2022 Increased limit from $10,000 to $20,000 and other changes from 21 March 2022. Loans and top up loans available for businesses struggling because of loss of revenue due to COVID-19. TOURISM FINANCIAL SUPPORT New business support for tourism operators in five South Island regions is now available. MANDATORY RECORD KEEPING Businesses and events are legally required to have systems in place for people visiting to record their details by QR code or manually. BUSINESS RECOVERY ADVICE We’ve compiled articles, advice and strategies to help you steer your business through COVID-19. WAGE SUBSIDY AUDITS Audits are now underway. Here’s what you need to show to validate your wages subsidy. KEEPING BUSINESS INFO SAFE AT HOME Tips to protect your business information working from home from security attacks and breaches. COVID SUPPORT PAYMENT For businesses hit hard by red light setting and Omicron disruption. PAYMENTS FOR STAFF A Short-Term Absence Payment is available for businesses, including self-employed, to help pay workers who cannot work from home while they wait for a COVID-19 test result. BUSINESS DEBT HIBERNATION A government initiative for companies, trusts, and business to manage the existing debts you have. EFFECTIVE REMOTE WORKING TOOLS Here’s some options for working collaboratively yet remotely. LEAVE SUPPORT SCHEME Available for employers, including self-employed people, to help pay employees who need to self-isolate and can't work from home. REFERENCE LINKS We have pulled together links to websites and information to make it easy for you to find what you’re looking for. BANK SUPPORT Check out what support your bank can offer. For latest information click the links: ASB ANZ BNZ Kiwibank Westpac SUPPORT FOR EXPORTERS NZTE and other government agencies are continuing to provide a range of support to exporters. LEARN MORE IMPACTS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFITS There is useful information on Charities Services website. EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS It’s important that you understand your obligations and responsibilities as an employer. Check these out.