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Tech better than policy for SMBs, says GoDaddy research
IT Automation

Tech better than policy for SMBs, says GoDaddy research

73% of small business owners say they are not likely to lose their jobs or be negatively affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and robots.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
SMBs getting better at digital engagement - Deloitte
Deloitte

SMBs getting better at digital engagement - Deloitte

Australia's small businesses are excelling in digital engagement, with 55% reaching high or advanced levels, up from 39% in 2017, Deloitte reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019

Global Stories

Xero data shows SMB growth linked to technology spend
Data Analytics

Xero data shows SMB growth linked to technology spend

Australian small businesses that increase their investment in technology grow their revenue and create jobs faster than other businesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs
SAP

SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs

Small and medium businesses are being held back by manual expense management practices, according to SAP Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Aruba releases complete Wi-Fi solution for SMBs
Wireless Networks

Aruba releases complete Wi-Fi solution for SMBs

Available through channel partners, the Instant On solution is designed for simple set up and management through an app or online portal.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Brother releases ink-free colour label printer
Marketing Technologies

Brother releases ink-free colour label printer

The app-controlled VC-500W label printer with ZINK technology prints labels with customised size, length and design.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments
Fintech

Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments

New figures from Xero reveal that small businesses in New Zealand are owed NZD 7.4bn ($4.7bn) in overdue payments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
BP signs up as latest Xero partner
Fintech

BP signs up as latest Xero partner

BP partners with Xero Connect, enabling seamless integration of BP Fuelcard invoices with Xero's platform, streamlining admin for small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Prospa launches $45m facility to fund small business loans
Small Business

Prospa launches $45m facility to fund small business loans

Prospa has launched a new warehouse facility that will be able to fund loans for New Zealand's small businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
Solo business owners without partnerships 'hold NZ's economy back'
Partner Programmes

Solo business owners without partnerships 'hold NZ's economy back'

Solo business owners are 'holding back New Zealand's economy,' says OneHQ cofounder Craig Cotton, advocating for more business partnerships to foster growth.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
Singapore Tourism Board calling Kiwis to join new pilot programme
Small Business

Singapore Tourism Board calling Kiwis to join new pilot programme

The Singapore Tourism Board is calling for local and international companies to join the Singapore Tourism Accelerator.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Using tech to aid growth in new financial year
SAP

Using tech to aid growth in new financial year

SMBs should embrace technology to prepare for the new financial year and streamline tax duties, says SAP Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector

The merger makes One Technology the country's largest collaboration of business data and managed service providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Why the Kiwi 'feel-good factor' is terrible for business
Data Analytics

Why the Kiwi 'feel-good factor' is terrible for business

The Kiwi feel-good factor inflates self-competence and is detrimental to small and medium businesses, warns OneHQ's Chris Chandler.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Microsoft & 9 Spokes celebrate co-sell success with BNZ
Microsoft

Microsoft & 9 Spokes celebrate co-sell success with BNZ

Microsoft and 9 Spokes celebrate their first co-sell success with the Bank of New Zealand, delivering innovative SMB solutions through BNZ My Business Live.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs

Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019