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How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas

Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.
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Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas

Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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Slyp partners with leading fashion retailers including Scotch - Soda, Converse, Hurley, and Peter Sheppard for sustainable smart receipts.
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Delivery delays during holiday season could damage brands' reputation - survey

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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Businesses need to ensure consumers are aware of the cutoff points for package deliveries before the holiday season, or they risk losing customers.
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Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas

Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Online Christmas shopping is closing in on offline purchases this Christmas, according to new research from Slice Digital.
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Nine ways to boost IT security during the summer holidays

Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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With fewer users to manage, IT teams will likely have more capacity to carry out tasks that might have been overlooked during the busy business year.
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Five Tips on Shopping Safely This Festive Season

Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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Aussie shoppers face online scam risks amidst festive e-sales surge. Stay vigilant with top cybersecurity tips.
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SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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28% of businesses don't have any provision in place for when times get tough, with another six percent unsure of what they'd do in tough times.
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Hands-on Review: MYNT smart tracker - never lose anything again

Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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MYNT smart tracker's review unveils a tech marvel that vows to end the days of lost keys and wandering pets, all for a crisp NZ$30.
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Hands-on Review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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For a package that's unobtrusive and that doesn't strain your CPU or your patience, this may just be the product you're looking for.
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Invite us to your party and we'll publish a story #PartyWatch

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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TechDay's #PartyWatch offers free festive publicity; simply share your Christmas bash invites and tales with us!.
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JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.
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Where you should buy your techie Xmas presents this year

Sat, 19th Dec 2015
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Can you remember what you were doing in 1991? It was the year that The Addams Family was screening at the movies and TMC Computing had just opened.
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Inventor aims to bring Christmas ornaments into 21st century

Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Inspired to bring Christmas tree decorations into the modern world, Barton Listick has invented Jolly, the world's first smart connected ornament.
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Special Christmas pricing on major brands at Connector Systems

Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Connector Systems decks the halls with festive deals on tech brands, slashing prices up to 33% for a merry Christmas shop.
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CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store

Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Kirckcaldie & Stains, the unprofitable Wellington department store, is waiting for a new chief executive and the final payment from the buyer of it.
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UPDATE: Kathmandu shares slump to 2 1/2 year low on profit warning

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Kathmandu Holdings stock slumped 19 percent to a two-and-a-half year low after the outdoor goods retailer said Christmas and January trading lagged.
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NZ dollar gains vs. A$ as falling commodity prices weigh

Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar rose above 95 Australian cents as falling oil prices weigh on the Australian economy, whose exports are largely hard commodi.
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NZ dollar edges up as yields remain attractive

Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar edged up against the greenback as traders seek higher yielding assets heading into the New Year after the Swiss National Ban.
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How sexist is Trademe?!

Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Trade Me's Gift Finder faces backlash for gender stereotypes, sparking a petition for its overhaul. Over 250 people demand change.
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In-store purchasing still winning with Kiwi Christmas shoppers

Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Kiwis are still looking to do the bulk of their Christmas shopping with local retailers, despite being keen online shoppers.