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SMEs adapt to life after the COVID-19 outbreak, continue to explore new tech
Fintech

SMEs adapt to life after the COVID-19 outbreak, continue to explore new tech

Almost half of New Zealand SMEs have explored new technology to adapt to challenges this year, says MYOB report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know
Education, Learning & Training

Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know

Employers can now claim support for apprentices for longer, with the subsidy running until August and backing training in critical industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021
What support is there for businesses?
Risk & Compliance

What support is there for businesses?

Revenue losses from alert-level changes could unlock wage subsidies, cashflow grants and loans for firms and sole traders across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tilers and could expand to other tradies as it scales.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes online, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tradespeople and is now targeting 150 tiling businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Access to finance biggest pain-point for growth amongst SMEs - study
Small Business

Access to finance biggest pain-point for growth amongst SMEs - study

Accessing funding from banks and traditional lenders is increasingly difficult for Kiwi small business owners, says a YouGov study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021

Global Stories

Small Business (SMB) stories

Why cloud adoption by SMBs provides a strong opportunity for MSPs
Firewalls

Why cloud adoption by SMBs provides a strong opportunity for MSPs

Everything from communication and collaboration tools to administrative applications and data storage is now increasingly being handled in the cloud.

By Luke Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2021
COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation
Fintech

COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation

COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server

Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
NZ businesses moved 40 times faster than they thought possible when COVID-19 hit
Digital Transformation

NZ businesses moved 40 times faster than they thought possible when COVID-19 hit

Five years of advances in digital transformation for New Zealand businesses has occurred in a period of eight weeks, due to COVID-19, a new report finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
Channel needs to support SMBs to deploy cloud strategies
Cloud Security

Channel needs to support SMBs to deploy cloud strategies

Digitalisation has been accelerated by 5-8 years due to COVID-19, with cloud-based technologies playing a key role, according to Giacom.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Poly ANZ on what defines business success in 2021
Unified Communications

Poly ANZ on what defines business success in 2021

What are your business goals for the year ahead? What are the key actions that can put your business in a strong position for growth and success?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is vcita?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is vcita?

vcita is a software platform for small business management that has a strong value proposition around helping micropreneurs to get paid for their services.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report
Data Analytics

SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report

Developing a data-led culture is essential for small and medium enterprises, says a report by RSM Australia. #data #SMEs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
100% channel firm Zomentum shoots for the stars after $13m funding raise
Small Business

100% channel firm Zomentum shoots for the stars after $13m funding raise

UK-based IT services firm Zomentum has raised $13m in a funding round led by Elevation Capital, Accel, and Greenoaks Capital.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
rhipe launches security solution for SMEs in APAC region
Partner Programmes

rhipe launches security solution for SMEs in APAC region

rhipe has launched SmartEncrypt, a SaaS security encryption product for SMEs, aimed at protecting their data regardless of cloud provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021
Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth

Support for employees working remotely is the top technology strategy to accomplishing operational and growth goals in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021
Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats
Data Protection

Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats

The range of six gateways sets new standards of protection against the most advanced cyber attacks for SMBs, giving greater ease of deployment and management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021