Rural Business Solutions

17/08/2021

Dusted off the home office!

Level 4 means our team are working from home. We are available to help you during this time. Please email us as normal or if you are not sure who you need [email protected] will be directed to our team who will be in touch as soon as possible.

We anticipate that the main office phone number 03 208 5077 will be diverted to Rebecca as per normal in the morning, if you can’t get through try me 0274153417.

🤞we will be back in the office soon.

22/12/2020

That’s a wrap for 2020 from us. Boy what a year it has been!

We are so grateful for all the support from our clients and friends this year so a huge THANK YOU from our team.

Our office will close at midday today and we are putting our feet up for a couple of weeks. 2021 will kick off at 8.30am on Monday 11 January.

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

25/08/2020

A heart felt thank you to our wonderful community and friends for your kind messages and support on the passing of Cresta.

Our office will be closed at 12 pm this Friday, August 28th for the whole afternoon while we farewell our beautiful friend.

All phones will be switched to voicemail which will be cleared on Monday.

12/05/2020

Sadie has been scurrying round the office moving furniture and cleaning surfaces in preparation for our doors opening at 8.30am this Thursday.

We are excited to have most of the team back under one roof and looking forward to being face to face with our clients. Albeit a meter apart.

Note there will be some new protocols to follow:

After you have removed your muddy boots, please sanitize you hands at the bottom of the stairs.

You will need to fill out the contact register at the office entrance - even if your just there for a minute.

The tape measure has been out to set out 1 meter distance. Please don’t cross these lines.

There is a new drop off chair in the office if you need to deliver information. This will be cleared after you have left the space.

Unless your visit is just a drop off you will need to call ahead to arrange a time to see any member of our team.

All appointments must be made by phoning the office. As our client space is limited we will need to stagger our appointments to one small group at a time and leave space between these rooms being used for cleaning.

We are going to do our best to maintain the safety of you and our team while we continue to challenge your status quo and build business confidence with you.

See you soon

24/04/2020

01/04/2020

In case our farming community missed this yesterday, some helpful information for managing the Covid 19 disruption to livestock processing.

We may be tucked up at home in our bubbles but we are still here to help you manage the cashflow with your banks.

Call us to help with this so you can get on doing the “essential services”

Many parts of the country are currently experiencing feed shortages, or potential shortages in the coming months.

24/03/2020

The new “normal” office space of the team from RBS.

We understand that many of our business customers are facing uncertainty. Please don’t panic. We are able to help with information for your banks and financial institutions to help get support in place to get through this.

Contact us as you normally would.

If you have physical documents that you believe we need please call and we can talk through options.

I’m already considering branded slippers for our team once this is all over and yes my office windows are dirty! I’ll apply to the boss to get the cleaner in 😂

Stay safe and stay home.

23/03/2020

As from tomorrow we will be working from home until further notice.

We will all have access to our emails etc and the phone number is diverted so just phone as normal if you need to.

Please be prepared for the fact that whoever you are wanting to talk to will have to phone you back once they get the message.

Thank you for your patience at this time. We will be back in the office once we have been given the all clear.

Look after yourself and your family everyone.

Thanks - the team at RBS Gore

19/03/2020

Due to concerns about the Covid - 19 outbreak we ask you consider the following before entering our office.

If you have returned from anywhere overseas, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has returned from any overseas destination in the last 14 days or if you have symptoms of a cold such as runny nose, fever, cough then please reschedule your appointment by phoning 03 208 5077.

Keep yourself and everyone around you safe - wash your hands, cough into your elbow, don't shake hands or hug, try to avoid touching your face ... it's the little things we all do every day that will keep us well.

18/03/2020

Be prepared:

If you are in business then you will need a NBNZ number. Especially if you require any Covid - 19 support.

Please follow the link below and start the process as a precaution in case you need to go further with the Covid - 19 support.

If you need any help, please feel free to give us a call.

Not sure what type of business yours is? Check here and get your NZBN working for you today.

26/02/2020

Just a reminder to everyone that cheques will not be accepted by IRD anymore.

Please read below info from IRD for options on how to pay now.

We’re sending this information again to make sure you received it. We’re writing to remind you that the ways your clients pay tax are changing.

No more cheques – pay online instead
From 1 March 2020 we’ll stop accepting payment by cheque, including cheques dated after 1 March. The safest and quickest ways for your clients to pay us are online – either in myIR or through their bank.

For more information on the online payment options check out ird.govt.nz/cheques

Cash or Eftpos at Westpac
Your clients can continue to make cash or Eftpos payments at a Westpac branch. However, from 1 July 2020 they’ll need to have a barcode to ensure the payment can be correctly allocated.

Barcodes are usually printed on Inland Revenue returns, statements or letters. Barcodes can also be generated on our website, which can be printed, or just shown on a mobile device.

To generate a barcode go to ird.govt.nz/barcode

Automatic payments
Online or in-branch payments are not for everyone, so automatic payments might be better. It allows for two signatories, and when completed correctly is an instruction to make a regular series of payments, such as debt or arrears. Payment processing times can vary, so check with the bank. For instructions, and to download the form, visit our website and search for IR586.

Please note we are also writing to your clients who pay us by cheque, or at Westpac, to remind them about these changes. They may ask for your advice on alternative ways to pay.

You can make payments to us with a barcode at any Westpac. Find out how to use an existing barcode or create your own.