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Ambition

Service providers must go big, go boutique or go broke – Xero

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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As practices digitise, streamline, scale and specialise, those who hold onto the traditional approach risk being left behind.
Tax reporting

This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The changes include the implementation of the new Pay Day PAYE process, the accounting income method (AIM) for provisional tax, and a revamp of myIR.
Security breach

Six simple tips to staying safe online

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Companies often think they're too small or insignificant to be a target for cybercriminals but every business is a potential target.
Panel iwd

Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Xero's International Women's Day tea saw approximately 80 women who were Xero partners, customers, and employees coming together.
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ASB and Kiwi tech startup launch digital human to help SME clients

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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ASB teams up with tech startup FaceMe to introduce Josie, a pioneering AI-powered digital human poised to assist SME business owners in New Zealand this year.
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SAP Concur notches first ANZ reseller agreement with MicroChannel

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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SAP Concur secures its first ANZ reseller deal with MicroChannel, marking a strategic move to broaden its market reach through new channel partnerships.
Accounting

New AIM reporting rules will remove tax uncertainty for SMBs

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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For a business with less than $5 million revenue, every three months its cloud accounting software will calculate the tax obligations owed.
Smb

SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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A Reckon survey reveals that one in three Australian small businesses struggle to set up due to poor government support and slow internet speeds.
Server

HPE announces new SMB range in line with Next initiative

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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The HPE SMB Offers range will be available from February 12 from all HPE channel partners in Australia and New Zealand.
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Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Under the proposed amendment bill, 90-day trial periods for new workers will only be available to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
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Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%

Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.
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SMB business confidence drops as economy tightens – survey

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The survey took responses from over 200 firms, comprising micro (up to 5 staff) and intermediate businesses (6 to 20 staff).
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Business guru shares retail tips ahead of Amazon's arrival

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Understanding the fundamentals of business in today's disrupted world will protect New Zealand retailers from Amazon, says author Ed Ludbrook.
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Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.
Resolutions

MYOB shares six steps for SMBs to start the year off right

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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As 2018 begins, MYOB shares essential steps for Kiwi SMEs to thrive, from revising business plans to embracing tech and ensuring well-deserved holidays.
Spark

Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
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Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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An IDC report revealed that reducing costs, gaining operational efficiency, and improving productivity are the top business priorities for SMBs.
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How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Malwarebytes talks about how outsourcing security operations to MSPs might be the smartest decision an SMB can make in 2018.
Authentication

Okta launches identity management offering for startups

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
Orbi pro

Netgear debuts DIY Wi-Fi for small businesses

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Netgear launches Orbi Pro, the DIY Wi-Fi system tailored for small businesses, offering secure, efficient, and easy-to-install connectivity at AUD $849.