At midnight tonight NZ goes into lock down. As an owner of a SME this will impact your people and your business – physically, financially, and emotionally. With the tight time frame many of you will have been frantic getting remote set up organised and negotiating / liaising with your… Read More
Continue ReadingQ2 Ltd have been preparing for the possibility of a nationwide lock down and the Q2 team are set up to work remotely from Tuesday 24 March 2020 for the next 4 weeks, and beyond if necessary. Although Q2HQ closed from 5pm Monday 23 March 2020 our phone will continue… Read More
Continue ReadingOn 17 March 2020 the government announced an economic response package to help cushion the impact of COVID-19 and support the economy during the COVID-19 crisis. The package includes: wage subsidy scheme leave and self-isolation support business cash flow and tax measures wider $12.1 billion package. Read More
Continue ReadingA company director is responsible for setting direction and strategy, which includes risk assessment and minimisation, as well as business continuance. Coronavirus will impact every NZ business – whether by disruption of supply chains (e.g. importers), disruption to demand (e.g. hospitality and tourism), or disruption to the workforce. Ensuring economic… Read More
Continue ReadingWith 31 March fast approaching its timely to check you’re ready for the 2021 financial year. Q2’s Checklist to ensure the next financial year’s financial and business goals are achieved: Strategic business plan in writing for next 12 months? Do you have a business continuance plan (Coronavirus specific), and… Read More
Continue ReadingI’m always surprised when Facebook notifies me that a friend has shared something in the wee hours of the morning. I suspect that these friends do not suffer from insomnia, but that they routinely stay up all hours. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily… Read More
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