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Making business easier

Special Edition – 11 May 2020 

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New loans for small businesses

Government will provide loans of up to $100,000 to help businesses, including contractors and self-employed, tackle their cash flow. Applications open 12 May. 

Find out if you qualify and how to apply.

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Forecast your cash flow

Understanding your financial situation is important in times of uncertainty. It can also help you have better conversations with your bank or advisor. 

Use our new tool to forecast your cash flow.

Check it out
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Temporary loss carry-back scheme

If your business is expected to make a loss in the 2020 or 2021 year, you can use that loss to offset profits you made the year before.

Inland Revenue has info to help.

Find out more
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Get ready for Alert Level 2

Following the Prime Minister's announcement, here are more details about how to get ready for the move to Alert Level 2.

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