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Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools
Digital Signage

Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Update lets businesses manage their listing from Google Search page
Marketing Technologies

Update lets businesses manage their listing from Google Search page

Businesses with complete listings on Google are twice as likely to gain customer trust and 38% more likely to attract in-store visits.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Digital marketing startup launches with Xero partnership
Fintech

Digital marketing startup launches with Xero partnership

New software startup Boma Marketing has created an app that simplifies digital marketing for small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Aruba delivers business-class Wi-Fi solution for SMBs
Wireless Networks

Aruba delivers business-class Wi-Fi solution for SMBs

The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 is a cost-effective wireless solution designed for businesses without dedicated IT resources.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO
Unified Communications

Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO

Xero CEO Rod Drury inspires Hawke's Bay youths with tales of tech hub potential and the power of continuous learning.

By Alice Rule • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Firefly named finalist in two Westpac Business Awards categories
Marketing Technologies

Firefly named finalist in two Westpac Business Awards categories

The digital marketing agency was named a finalist in the Best Emerging Business and Excellence in Marketing categories.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: 9 Spokes leveraging IBM Watson to give SMBs in-depth business overviews
Enterprise Resource Planning

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: 9 Spokes leveraging IBM Watson to give SMBs in-depth business overviews

9 Spokes co-founder Adrian Grant talks about the global solution provider's exciting plans for AI integration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Web Werks launches new business hosting plans for small businesses
Edge Computing

Web Werks launches new business hosting plans for small businesses

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.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace
Small Business

Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace

New Zealanders launch Gustav, a portable toolbox doubling as a laptop stand, to enhance flexible working spaces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
ANZ awarded best small business bank by CANSTAR
Small Business

ANZ awarded best small business bank by CANSTAR

ANZ wins CANSTAR Bank of the Year - Small Business Award for 2017, recognising its commitment to supporting small businesses in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme
Small Business

Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme

More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation's Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
New platform helps home buyers find and compare real estate agents
Small Business

New platform helps home buyers find and compare real estate agents

RealEstatePros launches in NZ, offering a seamless way to vet and select trusted local real estate agents, revolutionising industry transparency.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark
Small Business

NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark

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?.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
How SMBs can gain an edge by going mobile
Small Business

How SMBs can gain an edge by going mobile

SMBs leapfrog big firms by adopting mobile tech, enhancing productivity, and broadening talent pools, says Concur's Warner.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Why businesses get holiday pay wrong - MYOB
Fintech

Why businesses get holiday pay wrong - MYOB

Complexity of working arrangements and different business models means a one size fits all approach is not possible.

By Jesse Logan • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels
Small Business

Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels

The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event
Small Business

Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event

The Biz events are designed to be specific to the region, with speakers and content tailored to the needs and interests of local businesspeople.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
MYOB recognises dedication to SMBs in partner awards
Fintech

MYOB recognises dedication to SMBs in partner awards

Each year MYOB recognises leaders in the business advisory, accountancy and bookkeeping fields, focusing on innovations and online transformations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017