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Wakeup call: NZ and Aussie SMBs rate highest globally in ransomware attacks
Malware

Wakeup call: NZ and Aussie SMBs rate highest globally in ransomware attacks

New Zealand and Australian SMBs face a cybersecurity crisis, leading the world in reported ransomware attacks, reveals a survey by Datto.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Montoux celebrates growth with new Courtenay Place office
Small Business

Montoux celebrates growth with new Courtenay Place office

Wellington-based insurtech Montoux is celebrating a new era of growth with a new office on Wellington's bustling Courtenay Place.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Clean technologies

Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?

Kiwi SMEs are facing strain due to anticipated government regulations and social engineering, warns OneHQ's Vinay Iswar, urging businesses to plan ahead.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

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Vodafone and BNZ team up to boost tech for Kiwi SMEs
Small Business

Vodafone and BNZ team up to boost tech for Kiwi SMEs

Bank of New Zealand and Vodafone New Zealand join forces to launch a business accelerator programme for Kiwi startups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
How to ace your next safety audit
Risk & Compliance

How to ace your next safety audit

Regular safety audits are helping construction firms lift compliance, with Site Safe warning many still lag on new hazard rules and reporting.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Conquering stress and a heavy workload
Enterprise Resource Planning

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Look out for your workmate – it could save their life
Hybrid & Remote Work

Look out for your workmate – it could save their life

In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Small Business

Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead

New Zealand SME owners need to reassess their approach to investing in their businesses, as current exit strategies are detrimental, says expert.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Subcontractors need to be protected when companies fail
Supply Chain

Subcontractors need to be protected when companies fail

Smaller contractors can be left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket when builders collapse, prompting calls for stronger protections.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business
Small Business

ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business

ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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
MYOB: Kiwi SMEs should use IR's online gateway
Fintech

MYOB: Kiwi SMEs should use IR's online gateway

Kiwi SMEs are urged by MYOB to use Inland Revenue's online gateway for payroll filings to avoid errors, penalties, and streamline compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Small Business

Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home

OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Small businesses unprepared for the latest wave of scams - Westpac
Email Security

Small businesses unprepared for the latest wave of scams - Westpac

A report found small businesses are paying a hefty price to scammers; on average losing $38,845 and recovering much less than half.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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
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