Below is a series of interviews by Sian with local business experts with advice on how to navigate this crisis.

COVID-19 BUSINESS NORTH HARBOUR UPDATES

Interview Kevin O'Leary: General Manager of Business North Harbour Recorded 20 March 2020
Key discussion points:
BNH support services. Online resources. Dealing with your landlord. Security checklist. Who to call. The business community spirit

Interview Bronwen Newcombe: Director Davenports Harbour Lawyers Recorded 20 March 2020
Key discussion points:
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Legal issues & fundamental obligations. Employee COVID-19 Leave payments & Wage Subsidy. Sole Traders. Leadership obligations

Interview David Wilson General Manager of IT360
​Recorded 20 March 2020
Key discussion points:
Home office/remote working planning. Placing your router. Internet connections. Cyber security. Security assessment tool. Online resources

Interview Sian Jaquet, Executive Coach and Board Member
Recorded 20 March 2020
Key discussion points:
Mental resilience. Managing anxiety .Self-reflection and self-awareness. Mental health. Asking ‘are you OK?’ Positive reinforcement.

Interview Gina Cook: Advisory Partner at BDO (Accounting)
Recorded 25 March 2020
Key discussion points:
30% decline in revenue rule. Cash flow problems and loan repayments. BDO resources to help businesses. What to do if your suppliers are not paying you on time. What should you do if you don't have the funds? Government financial support package for SMEs

Interview Bronwen Newcombe: Director Davenports Harbour Lawyers Recorded 20 March 2020
Key discussion points:
Redundancy. Legal obligations & process. Personal grievances. EAP services. Legal advice

Interview Neil Craigen: Regional Manager at Kiwibank
Recorded 25 March 2020
Key discussion points:
​How to communicate with your bank? Business Management and Planning. How to manage liquidities. Information about Business modelling. Business Finance Guarantee Scheme. Short-term credits to cushion financial distress. Work/life balance when working remotely