Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 5
MYOB: Kiwi SMEs should use IR's online gateway
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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Kiwi SMEs are urged by MYOB to use Inland Revenue's online gateway for payroll filings to avoid errors, penalties, and streamline compliance.
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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government
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sustainability
Kiwi SMEs are facing strain due to anticipated government regulations and social engineering, warns OneHQ's Vinay Iswar, urging businesses to plan ahead.
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.
IT disruption in Aussie business ‘alarming’
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Aussie SMEs lose 5 weeks yearly to IT woes, finds a WebOracle report, underlining skills gaps and slow support.
Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.
SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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tax
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konica minolta
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.
Westpac NZ collaborates with local AI startup
Tue, 28th May 2019
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Auckland-based AI firm Aider is partnering with Westpac NZ to offer conversational digital assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Research says 2/3 of large companies to invest in UC by 2021
Wed, 8th May 2019
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Study shows significant market opportunity for unified communications providers and a need for comprehensive security solutions.
Haymarket HQ to help Aussie businesses get China-ready
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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With the help of Alibaba Cloud and other partners, Haymarket HQ will provide guidance for Aussies who want to break into the Chinese market.
Why the adoption of SAP is growing among SMEs
Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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The adoption of SAP cloud platform services is booming among SMEs, with projected sales to exceed USD $160 million in 2018. Here's why.
Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.
Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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online services
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Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.
Why ‘best-fit’ is replacing ‘best-of-breed’ software solutions
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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planning
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big data
Businesses are shifting from 'best-of-breed' to 'best-fit' software solutions, prioritising customisation and cost-efficiency over one-size-fits-all approaches.
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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auckland
1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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commerce systems
Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.
NSW govt backs Sydney software company to create 95 jobs
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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software
NSW for Jobs has allocated a loan to Momentum Cloud with the software company aiming to create nearly 100 jobs in Australia over the next five years.
SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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28% of businesses don’t have any provision in place for when times get tough, with another six percent unsure of what they’d do in tough times.
CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
Node4 unveils significantly revamped cybersecurity portfolio
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
The new offering provides a complete view of all security layers as well as features such as AI and threat intelligence.
Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Asia Pacific’s SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.