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New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers
Cybersecurity

New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers

Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don't see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Have you forgotten about directory listings for local search?
Marketing Technologies

Have you forgotten about directory listings for local search?

Yet again, Google has changed its search page layout - the right sidebar went last week…. Now does that matter for your business or not?.

By Rebecca Caroe • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Zoomdata signs distie to meet high local demand for big data analytics
Data Analytics

Zoomdata signs distie to meet high local demand for big data analytics

Visual analytics vendor Zoomdata has appointed a regional master distie as it ramps up its local push to meet burgeoning demand for big data analytics.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Stripe expands NZ preview, now available to all Kiwi businesses
Fintech

Stripe expands NZ preview, now available to all Kiwi businesses

Users based in New Zealand will also be able to take advantage of business services and platforms that work with Stripe, including Xero and Shopify.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise
Small Business

SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise

According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
AU company transforms the way MSPs sell to SMBs
Unified Communications

AU company transforms the way MSPs sell to SMBs

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to tailor their offerings to the needs of their partners - this company is setting an example.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Rotorua business program 'Incubate' helps start-ups take off
Small Business

Rotorua business program 'Incubate' helps start-ups take off

Rotorua-based initiative, Incubate, helps start-ups and established businesses succeed and grow through a 12-week program.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Support

More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says

New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Malware

In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks

Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
MYOB survey says almost half of SME owners against raising retirement age
Fintech

MYOB survey says almost half of SME owners against raising retirement age

Almost half of SME owners are against raising the retirement age to 67 and unsurprisingly there's a generation split amongst the results.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event
Small Business

Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event

Over 100 exhibitors confirmed for Wellington's business events trade show. Event takes place this Wednesday at TSB Arena.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Waikato Innovation Park business growth strong despite dairy downturn
Small Business

Waikato Innovation Park business growth strong despite dairy downturn

Waikato Innovation Park businesses show strong growth and financial results despite dairy industry downturn, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Enterprise specialist Cisco renews focus on SMBs
Cisco

Enterprise specialist Cisco renews focus on SMBs

Cisco's new initiative provides SMBs and midmarket businesses with access to a suite of simple, secure and smart enterprise-class technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Kiwis SMBs feel confident, but concerns over skilled staff remain
Small Business

Kiwis SMBs feel confident, but concerns over skilled staff remain

Kiwi small businesses experience highest confidence levels in two years, however, lack of skilled staff remains a concern.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
New gateway opened to Chinese market for Kiwi SMBs
Small Business

New gateway opened to Chinese market for Kiwi SMBs

Five new business landing pads have launched in China, making it easier for New Zealand businesses to accelerate growth and investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Kiwi SMBs struggling to recruit skilled staff
Fintech

Kiwi SMBs struggling to recruit skilled staff

Small businesses in New Zealand are facing difficulties in recruiting skilled staff, according to a report from MYOB.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Kiwi SMBs confident about business outlook but our skills shortage is still a drag
Small Business

Kiwi SMBs confident about business outlook but our skills shortage is still a drag

Small businesses are more confident about their economic future, but they're finding it harder to grow as sourcing skilled talent becomes harder.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess
Fintech

Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess

Improving business efficiencies has come on top as the paramount goal for Kiwi small businesses according to a Xero report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016