Take your time, be smart, and above all else – consult

In the words of Finance Minister Grant Robertson last month, it has been impossible to sugar coat the Covid-19 pandemic and its’ economic impacts here in New Zealand.

Crane Association of New Zealand Past-President, Scott McLeod, knows all too well there aren’t many bright spots in what will be a dark and bumpy road for weeks to come.

However, as many in the crane industry have suddenly downed tools, with employees’ jobs on the line and businesses at risk of collapse – he does have some sage advice.

“Just breath.  Now that we’re in the middle of four-week lockdown, it gives us all time to come up with a plan.

“Every business should be working extremely closely with their banks to deal with their loans, because they have a wide variety of tools at their disposable to help people try and survive.

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