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Technology: enabling this Kiwi start-up
Small Business

Technology: enabling this Kiwi start-up

Microsoft holds SMB video competition to support Kiwi entrepreneurs, with Emily Jean Waterson of La Maison Boutique taking the top prize.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015
Prepare your small business for the new financial year
IT Automation

Prepare your small business for the new financial year

The new financial year is an opportunity for small businesses to reassess their business practices and see where they can boost success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
Who is Ora and why should you care?
Small Business

Who is Ora and why should you care?

Meet Ora, the innovative NZ digital marketer shifting the online game for SMEs and giving back with their Dreams Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
Xero and Dropbox - the new power couple
Fintech

Xero and Dropbox - the new power couple

Xero and Dropbox announce a new partnership to streamline collaboration and accounting for small businesses, promising enhanced productivity and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Xero Payroll: How it's tracking
Fintech

Xero Payroll: How it's tracking

Xero shares details of the launch of its New Zealand Payroll software, including new features and upcoming updates.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Xero and Apple - the perfect match for SMBs?
Supply Chain

Xero and Apple - the perfect match for SMBs?

Cloud accounting software specialists Xero are targeting small businesses using Apple devices with new iOS solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Attention all cat lovers: our first cat cafe is coming
Crowdfunding

Attention all cat lovers: our first cat cafe is coming

Poised to be New Zealand's first Cat Café, the Cat Lounge is looking to up and running via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Are apps the way of the future for small businesses?
Small Business

Are apps the way of the future for small businesses?

Small businesses expected to double their use of mobile apps, says Clutch survey. 15% already have one and 18% plan to develop one in 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
How iPad apps can help Kiwi SMBs
Apple

How iPad apps can help Kiwi SMBs

UK SMBs can benefit from mobile technology. New Zealand businesses urged to adapt for success. #technews #SMBs #mobiletechnology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015
Kiwi mum uses power of internet to help small businesses
Small Business

Kiwi mum uses power of internet to help small businesses

An Auckland mother of three and small business owner has launched a new website to help Kiwi small business grow using the power of the internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015

Global Stories

Small Business (SMB) stories

Kiwi cloud companies, making tracks in London
Fintech

Kiwi cloud companies, making tracks in London

NZ tech rising: Kiwi cloud firms soar at London showcase, transforming small business operations with pioneering software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
SnapperNet ramps up IoT offerings in face of strong demand
Internet of Things

SnapperNet ramps up IoT offerings in face of strong demand

SnapperNet is ramping up its vendor portfolio to help Kiwi resellers address the burgeoning internet of things/machine to machine market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
Kiwis have little faith in NZ businesses when it comes to cyber attacks
Small Business

Kiwis have little faith in NZ businesses when it comes to cyber attacks

Three out of four people think New Zealand businesses are not well prepared to manage computer hacking and keep data secure and confidential.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
60% of cyber-attacks target SMEs
Cybersecurity

60% of cyber-attacks target SMEs

This year's Connect Smart Week is a reminder for SMEs to be vigilant about online security, says Amy Adams, Communications Minister.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Mythbuster: Which is more secure? Cloud or on-premise?
Edge Security

Mythbuster: Which is more secure? Cloud or on-premise?

While it's tempting to believe your data is safest kept on-premise, close to you, that can be a dangerous assumption.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Cyberoam brings enterprise network security to Kiwi SMEs
Wireless Networks

Cyberoam brings enterprise network security to Kiwi SMEs

Cyberoam launches CR10wiNG, a wireless security appliance, in New Zealand market through distributor SnapperNet.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015
Xero halfway to million customer target
Fintech

Xero halfway to million customer target

Cloud-based accounting software provider Xero has reached 500k customers worldwide, halfway to its goal of a million subscribers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015
Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business
Disaster Recovery

Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business

Acronis Access Connect is a file and print sharing solution for SMEs and enterprises working in Apple, Android and Windows environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015