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Xero launches in-depth look into the economic health of Kiwi SMBs
Fintech

Xero launches in-depth look into the economic health of Kiwi SMBs

Cloud accounting firm Xero has released Xero Small Business Insights, offering an in-depth analysis of the economic health of small businesses in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
EBOOK: Don't get caught out by the updated Anti-Money Laundering Act
Ebooks

EBOOK: Don't get caught out by the updated Anti-Money Laundering Act

It's estimated that the new legislation will more than quadruple the number of businesses affected in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Kiwi startup aims to simplify recruitment for SMBs
Small Business

Kiwi startup aims to simplify recruitment for SMBs

Unlike other employment websites, TalentHub is completely free of charge for everyone and has no restrictions on functionality.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
SMBs – Do you know your financial support options?
Fintech

SMBs – Do you know your financial support options?

Banks, small business lenders, payment providers and other fintech partners are constantly working on ways to support small businesses.

By Chris Barton • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
SMB benefits from a living wage outweighs costs - NextGen
Small Business

SMB benefits from a living wage outweighs costs - NextGen

Paying staff a living wage can benefit small businesses, says NexGen Group's Peter Prema, but advises introducing the change incrementally.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Five ways ERP solutions can help an organisation's cash flow
Enterprise Resource Planning

Five ways ERP solutions can help an organisation's cash flow

ERP systems can help consolidate data and create faster cash flow to support the expenses businesses need to pay.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
How to get SMBs to take their cybersecurity seriously
Firewalls

How to get SMBs to take their cybersecurity seriously

Barracuda's APJ sales VP sat down to explain how he sees the NZ SMB security market and how partners can go about helping them stay safe.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
SME business confidence at lowest level in three years - MYOB
Fintech

SME business confidence at lowest level in three years - MYOB

Confidence among New Zealand SMEs has dropped to a three-year low, despite steady revenue growth and positive earnings forecasts, reports MYOB.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Small Business (SMB) stories

WhiteHawk continues push into US through Cybercrime Support Network partnership
Cybersecurity

WhiteHawk continues push into US through Cybercrime Support Network partnership

WhiteHawk partners with Cybercrime Support Network, becoming their response arm for cybersecurity incidents in the US.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
KPMG, CBA and Microsoft partner to simplify SMB business management
Fintech

KPMG, CBA and Microsoft partner to simplify SMB business management

The venture is the first time a professional services firm, a bank and a technology company have come together in Aus to start a fintech venture.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Unfiltered removes paywall to become a free entrepreneur resource
Small Business

Unfiltered removes paywall to become a free entrepreneur resource

The Kiwi-founded, New York-based startup has worked with founders, CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs worldwide to provide insightful case studies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
The rise and rise of remote working
Hybrid & Remote Work

The rise and rise of remote working

70% of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are providing their employees with access to business systems and tools to work remotely.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs
Fintech

Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Internet of Things

How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs

New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
The importance of MSPs for cybersecurity
Partner Programmes

The importance of MSPs for cybersecurity

As the importance of security rises, SMBs will need to find a way to keep their organisations safe. Suhail Ismail thinks MSPs are the key.

By Suhail Ismail • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades
Unified Communications

IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades

myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses
Unified Communications

Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses

Cloud computing has opened the doors for AI and machine learning, but it will also be shaped by these technologies in the future.

By Angus Dorney • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security
Firewalls

How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security

WatchGuard's Mark Sinclair has had his eye on the SMB security space and thinks that his offering might be what MSSPs are after.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018