MAXINE MCDOWALL

Maxine joined the Office Management Solutions team in 2017 as the Computer Tutor. Maxine grew up in Dunedin and started her career off in administration before studying computing at The Otago Polytechnic.

In 2016 Maxine and her family made the move to sunny Central Otago where she now lives with her husband and two children.

Getting out and about meeting new people and continuing to pass on her knowledge in computing is what makes her role at OMS as a computer tutor even more enjoyable. Maxine loves to support and encourage people to develop and learn new skills.

When Maxine is not out and about training she enjoys renovating the family home, gardening, outdoor activities and is a member of the Central Otago Cake Club.

If you or someone in your business requires some training or would like to upskill, then Maxine is here to help. She can offer assistance with Microsoft Office products, Xero & MYOB.

If you would like to arrange a time to meet with Maxine to discuss your training requirements for your business, then email Maxine at maxine@omsolutions.co.nz or phone 03 448 7869 to make a start today!

Small and medium-sized businesses may be eligible for the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme to protect jobs and support the economy. The Crown in partnership with participating approved banks will support targeted new loans including increases to existing limits to eligible businesses, as a response to difficulties caused by COVID-19. Click here to find out more. The BNZ has an excellent 20 minute video presented by Vinnie Booiman which you can access here, that explains how this works.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Talk to your bank to discuss your financing needs. They will advise whether your financing can be supported under the scheme. Details are on the banks’ websites.

WHO DECIDES IF MY BUSINESS QUALIFIES FOR THE LOAN?

Your bank will decide whether you can access finance under the scheme. To see if you qualify for a loan, your bank will follow its normal credit assessment process. This process will be modified to enable the bank to give effect to the scheme and to allow the bank to look through the economic cycle to sensibly take account of the uncertainty of the current economic conditions caused by COVID -19.

HOW MUCH CAN I BORROW?

The facility limit for an individual loan will be a maximum of $500,000. However, the maximum amount your bank is prepared to lend to you will be determined by your bank.