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Why 'best-fit' is replacing 'best-of-breed' software solutions

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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Businesses are shifting from 'best-of-breed' to 'best-fit' software solutions, prioritising customisation and cost-efficiency over one-size-fits-all approaches.
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Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
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Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.
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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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CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
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NSP & Extreme Networks - two powerhouses ramping up NZ's cyber security market

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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What do Super Bowl XLVIII, the London Exchange, and a number of New Zealand's largest City Councils have in common?.
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SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey

Thu, 11th May 2017
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Businesses that trade internationally learn from more sources and have a higher-than-average number of business-related educational interests.
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Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt

Fri, 5th May 2017
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The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.
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PayPal teams up with WooCommerce and Xero to deliver online business toolkit

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Business in a Box gives small businesses tools to design and manage an online store, accept payments, and get an overview of the business' cash flow.
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Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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UNCTAD panel discusses challenges and possible solutions to including small and medium businesses in eCommerce opportunities worldwide.
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Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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The predicted growth of SMEs is expected to be the highest growth rate in the Telecom Managed Services Market during the forecast period.
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More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.
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Kiwi SMEs' face 'self-inflicted' $96,000 problem

Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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New Zealand SMBs are losing out on $18,000 per day due to poor debt management, according to receivables analytics company Debtor Daddy.
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SMEs in 2017: Cutting costs, more mobility & big data

Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Concur predicts streamlining and cost-cutting will be key for SMEs in 2017 as they invest in efficient solutions to remain competitive.
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Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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Kiwi companies big and small are in the running for New Zealand's top infosec awards. And the iSanz finalists are...
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New partnership creates next gen corporate online booking tool

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Sabre and Serko team up to develop next generation of Sabre Online, combining cloud-based booking platform and end-to-end offering.
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Reckon and Prospa offer customers exciting new loan platform

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Prospa and Reckon have teamed up to offer customers an online business loan platform, providing greater flexibility and access to working capital.
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Kiwi survey finds skilled staff crucial to small business growth

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Small business confidence is up & growth expectations are rising, but the clincher may end up being a lack of skilled staff, according to ANZ survey.
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Reckon forms tactical partnership with PayPal

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Reckon's new tie-up with PayPal opens a realm of swift payment solutions for SMEs, easing cash flow woes with a 'pay now' feature.
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Reckon ups accounting ante with strategic match up

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Reckon has partnered with OzForex to offer customers better-than-bank rates on international payments and 24/7 customer service.