Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 3
The great reskilling myth: How right-sized ERP training cuts consultant fees and empowers your existing team
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Right-sized ERP training empowers existing teams, cuts costly consultant fees, and debunks the myth that all employees need extensive reskilling.
Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks
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Businesses increasingly adopt Managed Security Services like Borderless CS to tackle rising cyber threats and ease compliance pressures with expert 24/7 monitoring.
Why you should skip Amazon this Black Friday
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This Black Friday, spending locally instead of on Amazon could support your community and boost the economy on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Shifting 10% of spend to small retailers could add NZD $11 billion
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Shifting 10% of New Zealand household spending to small retailers could boost their economy by NZD $11 billion, says Xero analysis ahead of Black Friday.
Kinetic Business awards USD $22,500 to small firms for community impact
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Kinetic Business awarded USD $22,500 to three US small firms supporting local communities, highlighting their vital social and economic contributions.
Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms
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Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.
Small businesses are unsubscribing from their MarTech stack - And I don’t blame them
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Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.
Seven key trends set to redefine cyber insurance by 2026
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Spektrum Labs forecasts seven major trends to reshape cyber insurance by 2026, highlighting shifts in leadership, pricing, and technology use across the market.
Small businesses turn to embedded finance for Black Friday
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Small businesses boost Black Friday sales by 30% through embedded finance, securing fast funding via eCommerce platforms to overcome cash flow challenges.
Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI
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Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy
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Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures’ SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government’s £150 million professional services strategy.
Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition
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As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.
Robotic Marketer launches unified marketing & project platform
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Robotic Marketer unveils a unified platform combining marketing automation and project management to help SMBs streamline and automate their campaigns.
Small firms turn to autonomous platforms for marketing gains
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Small firms are adopting autonomous all-in-one marketing platforms to cut costs and boost efficiency amid rising staff expenses and tech complexities.
AdUnion tops Australian growth lists for streaming media success
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AdUnion, a Melbourne-based agency specialising in streaming media, has secured top spots on three major Australian growth lists in 2025.
MyTrucking partnership with Xero drives digital growth in transport
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MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
Borderless CS boosts affordable 24/7 cyber security for SMBs
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Borderless CS offers affordable 24/7 managed cybersecurity services to SMBs, providing expert protection against rising digital threats and compliance support.
AI investment could boost Australia’s economy by AUD $235 billion
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Australia could boost its economy by AUD $235 billion in a decade through AI investment, with small businesses driving over half of this growth, research shows.
AI boosts entry-level jobs but heightens workplace stress in Australia
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AI adoption in Australia boosts entry-level jobs by 41%, yet employers report rising workplace stress and a need for stronger AI governance.
Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs
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Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.