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SMB: The importance of business operations when going digital
Digital Transformation

SMB: The importance of business operations when going digital

According to Minter Ellison, up to 85% of IT projects fail to meet their objectives, run significantly late, or cost far more than planned.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?
Risk & Compliance

Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?

Almost a third of New South Wales small businesses have fallen victim to cybercrime, believing a limited web presence protects them.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce

UNCTAD panel discusses challenges and possible solutions to including small and medium businesses in eCommerce opportunities worldwide.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says
Unified Communications

Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says

The predicted growth of SMEs is expected to be the highest growth rate in the Telecom Managed Services Market during the forecast period.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security
Network Infrastructure

Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security

Managed security service provider Tesserent launched what it calls the first step to providing a fully managed SMB service through a telco partner.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
New online tool highlights health and safety red flags
Risk & Compliance

New online tool highlights health and safety red flags

Many firms face fines or imprisonment unless they check contractor and workplace safety under New Zealand’s new law.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting
Productivity

In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting

Technological development is changing expectations of SMBs and pushing them to find more ways to be more productive.

By David Piggott • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay
Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Online tool highlights health and safety red flags
Risk & Compliance

Online tool highlights health and safety red flags

Two-thirds of New Zealand businesses may be missing contractor and workplace risks, with fines or imprisonment possible under new law.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017
Five ways businesses can gain control of employee expenses and save money
Fintech

Five ways businesses can gain control of employee expenses and save money

Finance departments struggle with expenses process due to paper receipts and spreadsheets, says SaaS firm Concur. Five tips offered to regain control.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Fintech

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero

Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

By Craig Hudson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
New report offers a bold vision of a digital future
Robotics

New report offers a bold vision of a digital future

Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Kiwi business? Ignoring security? You might face a triple backlash
Cybersecurity

Kiwi business? Ignoring security? You might face a triple backlash

New Zealand's SMB must face up to the reasons why they need better cybersecurity, or risk backlash from the law, customers & partners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey
Facebook

SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey

Businesses that trade internationally learn from more sources and have a higher-than-average number of business-related educational interests.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt
Fintech

Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt

The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
PayPal teams up with WooCommerce and Xero to deliver online business toolkit
Fintech

PayPal teams up with WooCommerce and Xero to deliver online business toolkit

Business in a Box gives small businesses tools to design and manage an online store, accept payments, and get an overview of the business' cash flow.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Melbourne IT ups SMB marketing push with WME Group acquisition
Small Business

Melbourne IT ups SMB marketing push with WME Group acquisition

Melbourne IT plans increase its SMB managed marketing play with a $39 million acquisition of digital marketing solutions company WME Group.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017