Cashflow Freedom Seminar and Support for Business
Support for Businesses Hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
If your business has been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, you may be able to get support from your bank and/or the Government. Here are some of the packages available to businesses across New Zealand:
$2,500 cash support available from Westpac
Westpac’s small business customers can apply for a $2,500 cash grant from the Small Business Flood Relief Fund. This also applies to businesses hit by the earlier Auckland floods. Visit the Westpac website and apply now.
$2,000 cash support available from ASB
ASB’s business and personal customers can apply for a one-off $2,000 cash payment for support. You’ll need to supply some evidence of the impact that Cyclone Gabrielle, or the recent flooding, have had on your operations. You can find out more and apply at the ASB website.
Support packages from other banks
Other major banks – including ANZ, BNZ, and Kiwibank – are offering businesses temporary overdrafts, zero-fee loan restructuring, interest only periods on loans, payment deferrals and other support. Get in touch with your bank to see what’s on offer.
Civil Defence payments
Anyone who has been displaced or can’t work due to Cyclone Gabrielle can apply for a Civil Defence payment. Eligibility is limited, so check the website for more information.
Flood recovery payments for Auckland businesses
Individuals, marae and community groups affected by this year’s extreme weather events in Auckland can apply for a grant from the Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund. You can find out more and apply here.
Inland Revenue waives late payment penalties
Inland Revenue has announced it will waive late payment penalties for businesses unable to file or pay tax on time due to the recent extreme weather. Contact us now for help with this.
We can help with securing funding and support
If you need assistance in demonstrating the impact of the weather events on your business, we can help. We can also complete funding applications on your behalf, and talk to the Inland Revenue about support for your tax situation.
Get in touch, we’re here to help.
Keeping Your Cashflow Strong in Tough Times
Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. We are in tough economic times and it’s likely to get tougher over this year.
When sales are slow, there are still overheads and salaries that need to be sorted. Pre-planning and being proactive can help you weather tighter economic periods and allow you to continue to thrive.
If there’s even a possibility that there could be a shortfall, it’s essential to meet this head-on. Whether this means talking to your supplier to figure out an arrangement, or compromising on other business outgoings, you must make a plan to ensure that the business, or your staff, won’t suffer.
For other suggestions that will help you please come to this in house seminar.
- Date: Tuesday 14 Mar
- Starts at: 4.30pm
- Duration: 1 hour
- Venue: Tax and Trust Professionals – 4011 Great North Road, Kelston
- Price: $25 incl GST
Seats are limited, so register now.
See you there!