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“Quiet revolution” underway as cloud-based firm 'presents' itself to NZ…

Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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Prezi ignites a 'quiet revolution' in NZ, launching its innovative cloud-based platform with over a million users, redefining presentations.
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Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?

Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.
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SMB buyers help drive storage market growth

Mon, 18th Aug 2014
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SMB and SOHO purchases boost storage market, with a 1.5% increase in shipments reaching 17M units in Q2 2014, valuing at $1.5 billion.
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Has Spark Business solved SMB cash flow struggles?

Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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Spark Business has partnered with local Kiwi company Optimizer to solve one of the most common 'pain points' for small business owners...
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The business enabler: Tablet PCs and SMB…

Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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David McKean, Asus New Zealand sales manager, takes a look at the benefits and challenges posed by tablets for SMBs.
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Labour unveils SMB policy… National rejects it

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Labour pledges to boost small business in government procurement, sparking criticism from National, who call the policy half-baked.
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Print it good... NZ market riding on the crest of a wave

Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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3D printing may be garnering all the headlines at the moment, but the news isn't bad for the rest of the printing sector either, Heather Wright discovers.
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Is Facebook's Buy Now button a game-changer for SMBs?

Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.
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SMBs drive business growth through Facebook

Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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SMBs are booming on Facebook, with over 30m actively using the platform, helping drive growth and revenue with powerful ad returns.
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Timely boost for SMBs as Xero joins forces with retail giant

Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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Xero customers can now receive invoices from Warehouse Stationery directly into platform, following integration announced for mid August.
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Threesy-does it as Microsoft revamps Office 365 SMB plans

Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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Microsoft to launch 3 new Office 365 plans for SMBs, offering enhanced features and flexibility, starting October 1.
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Boost for SMBs as Govt grants NZX exemption

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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New Zealand SMEs will find it easier to raise capital with the introduction of a new growth market, supported by alternative disclosure rules.
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Xero NZ: How to grow SMBs, Kiwi style...

Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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New Zealand small businesses face challenges with growth and innovation, says Victoria Crone, the Managing Director at Xero New Zealand.
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Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
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New opp for SMBs through Financial Data...

Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
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Xero has today announced the launch of Smart Lists, a new search function that enables users to search and export customer and vendor contacts for mar.
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Boost for SMBs as Govt recruits start-up experts

Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
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Minister for Small Business Steven Joyce has announced two appointments to the Small Business Development Group.
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MYOB enhances cloud offering with minority start-up stake

Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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MYOB buys into Kounta, boosting cloud offerings with a new, integrated POS solution set to revolutionize SME operations in NZ and Aus.
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Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Vodafone's new HQ will be the keystone of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, set to transform the city into a hub for technology and growth.
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A tale of two halves as NZ SMB IT spending passes $2.1 billion mark

Thu, 1st May 2014
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SMB spending in New Zealand grew by only 0.7% in 2013, but excluding hardware, the market expanded by 3.5%. Medium sized businesses are the star segment.
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Exclusive: MYOB's secret cloud solution smasher… code-named 'Natasha'

Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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MYOB is set to release a new cloud-based ERP solution aimed directly at the company's mid-sized clients, believed to be code-named 'Natasha'.