Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 36

ANZ wins CANSTAR Bank of the Year - Small Business Award for 2017, recognising its commitment to supporting small businesses in New Zealand.

More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation's Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.

RealEstatePros launches in NZ, offering a seamless way to vet and select trusted local real estate agents, revolutionising industry transparency.

61% of New Zealand SMEs are using websites to sell products/services. However, 40% are still not online. Will they be able to compete with Amazon?.

SMBs leapfrog big firms by adopting mobile tech, enhancing productivity, and broadening talent pools, says Concur's Warner.

Complexity of working arrangements and different business models means a one size fits all approach is not possible.

The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 is a cost-effective wireless solution designed for businesses without dedicated IT resources.

The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.

Xero CEO Rod Drury inspires Hawke's Bay youths with tales of tech hub potential and the power of continuous learning.

The Biz events are designed to be specific to the region, with speakers and content tailored to the needs and interests of local businesspeople.

The digital marketing agency was named a finalist in the Best Emerging Business and Excellence in Marketing categories.

9 Spokes co-founder Adrian Grant talks about the global solution provider's exciting plans for AI integration.

Each year MYOB recognises leaders in the business advisory, accountancy and bookkeeping fields, focusing on innovations and online transformations.

Unpaid invoices affecting New Zealand small businesses' work-life balance, says Xero research. 71% dread chasing payments.

Bellingham Wallace director Mike Atkinson talks about the evolution of the accountant's role, and why SMBs will still need them.

Confidence among small businesses in New Zealand is at a two-year high, with activity expectations also rising, according to a survey by ANZ.

Tauranga's Textiles Alive thrives with Reckon's nimble accounting tech, driving growth and innovation in the SME sector.

As Australian businesses and SMBs start to formulate their budgets for FY18, ESET is underlining the importance of security irrespective of size.

Lenovo has promoted Brendan Lau to head its PC and smart devices consumer and SMB division, including overseeing the vendor's retail and SMB channel.

Technological development is changing expectations of SMBs and pushing them to find more ways to be more productive.