Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 21
Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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New Zealanders launch Gustav, a portable toolbox doubling as a laptop stand, to enhance flexible working spaces.
ANZ awarded best small business bank by CANSTAR
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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ANZ wins CANSTAR Bank of the Year - Small Business Award for 2017, recognising its commitment to supporting small businesses in New Zealand.
Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation’s Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.
New platform helps home buyers find and compare real estate agents
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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RealEstatePros launches in NZ, offering a seamless way to vet and select trusted local real estate agents, revolutionising industry transparency.
NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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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?.
How SMBs can gain an edge by going mobile
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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SMBs leapfrog big firms by adopting mobile tech, enhancing productivity, and broadening talent pools, says Concur's Warner.
Why businesses get holiday pay wrong - MYOB
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Complexity of working arrangements and different business models means a one size fits all approach is not possible.
Aruba delivers business-class Wi-Fi solution for SMBs
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 is a cost-effective wireless solution designed for businesses without dedicated IT resources.
Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.
Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Xero CEO Rod Drury inspires Hawke's Bay youths with tales of tech hub potential and the power of continuous learning.
Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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The Biz events are designed to be specific to the region, with speakers and content tailored to the needs and interests of local businesspeople.
Firefly named finalist in two Westpac Business Awards categories
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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The digital marketing agency was named a finalist in the Best Emerging Business and Excellence in Marketing categories.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: 9 Spokes leveraging IBM Watson to give SMBs in-depth business overviews
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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9 Spokes co-founder Adrian Grant talks about the global solution provider’s exciting plans for AI integration.
Web Werks launches new business hosting plans for small businesses
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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It is the best platform for emerging companies to pick up the features and flexibility they require to help their development at a reasonable cost.
MYOB recognises dedication to SMBs in partner awards
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Each year MYOB recognises leaders in the business advisory, accountancy and bookkeeping fields, focusing on innovations and online transformations.
Xero says NZ SMEs losing work-life balance, spending evenings chasing invoices
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Unpaid invoices affecting New Zealand small businesses' work-life balance, says Xero research. 71% dread chasing payments.
Local firm claims 'Australian-first' for SMB cybersecurity
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Australia’s Small Business Minister Michael McCormack joined local cybersecurity firm Cyber Plus to announce the launch of a cyber tool ‘bundle’.
Exclusive interview: Will software replace accountants with new AIM reporting rules?
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Bellingham Wallace director Mike Atkinson talks about the evolution of the accountant’s role, and why SMBs will still need them.
Brennan IT plans aggressive growth amid 20th birthday celebrations
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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From a start-up in a loft to the number one managed services provider (MSP) in Australia, Brennan IT has come a long way in 20 years.
UK SMBs estimate average cost of cyberattack more than £730,000
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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UK SMBs estimated the average cost of a cyberattack where their customer records or critical business data were stolen at an eye-watering £737,677.