Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 9
Why 'best-fit' is replacing 'best-of-breed' software solutions
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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planning
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software
Businesses are shifting from 'best-of-breed' to 'best-fit' software solutions, prioritising customisation and cost-efficiency over one-size-fits-all approaches.
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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government
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smb
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business confidence
1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
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.
SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
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.
CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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edutech
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digital transformation
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smb
Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
NSP & Extreme Networks - two powerhouses ramping up NZ's cyber security market
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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it automation
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extreme networks
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manukau institute of technology
What do Super Bowl XLVIII, the London Exchange, and a number of New Zealand's largest City Councils have in common?.
SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey
Thu, 11th May 2017
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facebook
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smb
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future of business
Businesses that trade internationally learn from more sources and have a higher-than-average number of business-related educational interests.
Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt
Fri, 5th May 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.
PayPal teams up with WooCommerce and Xero to deliver online business toolkit
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
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.
Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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alibaba
UNCTAD panel discusses challenges and possible solutions to including small and medium businesses in eCommerce opportunities worldwide.
Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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uc
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hyperscale
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iot
The predicted growth of SMEs is expected to be the highest growth rate in the Telecom Managed Services Market during the forecast period.
More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.
Kiwi SMEs' face 'self-inflicted' $96,000 problem
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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debtor daddy
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sme
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payroll
New Zealand SMBs are losing out on $18,000 per day due to poor debt management, according to receivables analytics company Debtor Daddy.
SMEs in 2017: Cutting costs, more mobility & big data
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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concur
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sme
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brand development
Concur predicts streamlining and cost-cutting will be key for SMEs in 2017 as they invest in efficient solutions to remain competitive.
Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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netsafe
Kiwi companies big and small are in the running for New Zealand's top infosec awards. And the iSanz finalists are...
New partnership creates next gen corporate online booking tool
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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serko
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online bookings
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sabre
Sabre and Serko team up to develop next generation of Sabre Online, combining cloud-based booking platform and end-to-end offering.
Reckon and Prospa offer customers exciting new loan platform
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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reckon
Prospa and Reckon have teamed up to offer customers an online business loan platform, providing greater flexibility and access to working capital.
Kiwi survey finds skilled staff crucial to small business growth
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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anz bank
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sme
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banking
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.
Reckon forms tactical partnership with PayPal
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
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.
Reckon ups accounting ante with strategic match up
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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reckon
Reckon has partnered with OzForex to offer customers better-than-bank rates on international payments and 24/7 customer service.