SUPPLIED Bare Naked Soap owner Kristin Dana says the loss of markets has had a significant impact on her specialty soap business. "Always support small and support local." Small businesses of less than 20 workers make up 97 per cent of all businesses and employ 29 per cent of workers, according to Stats NZ. Last year small businesses contributed 26 per cent to the country's gross domestic product. The trust is linking experts with small businesses trying to navigate the new rules and support packages from the Government.

Source: Stuff April 13, 2020 21:45 UTC