The following process is one way of tackling this issue:

As a starting point Create a "Do Nothing Cash Flow Budget" and work out what the impact on the business is in dollar terms.

This will identify a cash flow gap between what the business needs and how much revenue the business will bring in.

Develop a plan of attack by exploring different options to help fund this cash flow gap.

Plug these different options back into the "do nothing budget" and review position

Once you have prepared the above you will then be in a position to know your business funding gap requirements and you can move to the next step.

Now you know what the damage it is time to explore different options. These include:

See what government / industry assistance programs are out there.

Can I change my business model or service/product delivery to still retain my customer base?

Approach my bank / government loan schemes to provide funding.

Once you have considered what options for your business that may work, plug the numbers into the budget and see how it looks.

Once you are satisfied you have developed a plan that can work then start on the process of implementing the options.

If preparing budgets or knowing what options are out there isn't your thing, help is at hand, please utilise your accountant or advisor who should be able to assist.

In addition, both the Federal and State Governments have support programs out there which can be accessed such as Rural Business Tasmania, or Business Tasmania.