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Small Business: Why being online boosts Covid-19 survival chances

More support needed for small businesses to stay afloat.

Pattrick Smellie: Loan guarantee scheme changes detail

Robertson denied the scheme had been rushed into legislation

Small biz loans welcomed as banks accused of being too tough

Banks' criteria criticised for being too tough for some small businesses to get loans.

How to support local businesses when you don't have much money

Maybe you can't spend money right now, but there are still many ways you can help.

Financial Times says NZ could be global safe-haven for businesses

'If NZ eliminates Covid-19, it will be a better place to do business than New York'.

'Auckland's centre is going to be a graveyard' - Nikki Kaye

Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye fears the city centre's future is in peril.

Comment: How does our SME Loan Guarantee Scheme measure up to others?

Comparing New Zealand, Australia and UK's SME loan support models.

GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign

Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.

Liam Dann: Why strong lockdown gives NZ the economic edge

New Zealand needs to be smart about attracting new investment and finding new markets.

John Roughan: Small businesses choked by kindness

COMMENT: They are considered 'non-essential', and first to go in an economic contraction.

Kirk Hope: Small business may need more support to survive

COMMENT: Moves to support small business are very welcome.

Eliminating Covid-19 in NZ is 'pie in the sky' fantasy: Former finance minister

Steven Joyce says we won't understand huge lockdown damage until later.

Government launches new $3b business tax package

Government has announced new measures to help small and medium-sized businesses.

SME rescue package: Tax savings of $3.1b, new commercial tenancy measures

Fears of widespread business failures has prompted more sweeping new measures

My Food Bag entrepreneur fast tracks launch of digital healthcare start-up

Virtual consultations and easy access to specialists glimpse at healthcare to come.

Lockdown on iconic Auckland shopping strip: 'The money ran out last week'

All the way down Dominion Rd, it's quiet, with plenty of small businesses under strain.