Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 23

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.

Kiwi SMBs optimistic as growth expectations hit two-year high – ANZ survey
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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Confidence among small businesses in New Zealand is at a two-year high, with activity expectations also rising, according to a survey by ANZ.

Reckon helps Tauranga business grow and innovate
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Tauranga's Textiles Alive thrives with Reckon's nimble accounting tech, driving growth and innovation in the SME sector.

FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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As Australian businesses and SMBs start to formulate their budgets for FY18, ESET is underlining the importance of security irrespective of size.

Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Managed security service provider Tesserent launched what it calls the first step to providing a fully managed SMB service through a telco partner.

Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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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.

In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Technological development is changing expectations of SMBs and pushing them to find more ways to be more productive.

SMB: The importance of business operations when going digital
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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According to Minter Ellison, up to 85% of IT projects fail to meet their objectives, run significantly late, or cost far more than planned.

Five ways businesses can gain control of employee expenses and save money
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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Finance departments struggle with expenses process due to paper receipts and spreadsheets, says SaaS firm Concur. Five tips offered to regain control.

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Mon, 29th May 2017
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Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

Kiwi business? Ignoring security? You might face a triple backlash
Wed, 17th May 2017
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New Zealand’s SMB must face up to the reasons why they need better cybersecurity, or risk backlash from the law, customers & partners.

Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Almost a third of New South Wales small businesses have fallen victim to cybercrime, believing a limited web presence protects them.

SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Businesses that trade internationally learn from more sources and have a higher-than-average number of business-related educational interests.

Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt
Fri, 5th May 2017
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The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.

Melbourne IT ups SMB marketing push with WME Group acquisition
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Melbourne IT plans increase its SMB managed marketing play with a $39 million acquisition of digital marketing solutions company WME Group.

Young photography gear retailer uses social media to engage customers
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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Photogear, a nascent photo retailer, thrives on social media, bonding with customers through authentic, engaging content.