Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 22
Compliance and automation the big election issues for SMBs
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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financial systems
Reckon surveyed 1500 of its clients across a number of different industries – from accounting and bookkeeping through to construction and IT.
Cloud set to democratise AI for SMBs – Salesforce Area VP
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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Businesses who take the opportunity to leverage business intelligence from AI will be smarter, faster and more productive.
Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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digital marketing
A third of SMEs with a website say they receive less than 50 visitors each week, whereas 25% had no idea about their web traffic numbers.
Update lets businesses manage their listing from Google Search page
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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digital marketing
Businesses with complete listings on Google are twice as likely to gain customer trust and 38% more likely to attract in-store visits.
Digital marketing startup launches with Xero partnership
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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New software startup Boma Marketing has created an app that simplifies digital marketing for small businesses.
Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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co-working
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best design awards
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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banking
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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incubator
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entrepreneurship
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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real estate
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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concur
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mobility
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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financial systems
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accounting systems
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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wireless networks
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cloud services
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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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social enterprise
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retail
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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uc
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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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yellow
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entrepreneurship
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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digital marketing
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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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edge computing
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web werks
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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partner programmes
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financial systems
Each year MYOB recognises leaders in the business advisory, accountancy and bookkeeping fields, focusing on innovations and online transformations.