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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
SAP expands Indian partner ecosystem with new three-point strategy
Partner Programmes

SAP expands Indian partner ecosystem with new three-point strategy

SAP unveils a new three-point strategy to expand its Indian partner ecosystem, aiming to bolster digital transformation, upskill partners, and support SMBs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
DocuSign welcomes Grant Cleary to ANZ partner marketing manager role
Partner Programmes

DocuSign welcomes Grant Cleary to ANZ partner marketing manager role

DocuSign appoints Grant Cleary as SMB and partner marketing manager for ANZ region, to help customers go digital.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
How to get paid faster, without ruffling any feathers
Fintech

How to get paid faster, without ruffling any feathers

A healthy cash flow can be enough to define any business, but how do you keep your invoices in line without risking your hard-earned relationships?.

By Alastair Grigg • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Kaspersky Lab empowers businesses with new solution
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky Lab empowers businesses with new solution

Kaspersky bolsters cyber defences for SMEs with a tailored SaaS solution, championing simple cloud-based threat management.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

SMEs in 2017: Cutting costs, more mobility & big data
Small Business

SMEs in 2017: Cutting costs, more mobility & big data

Concur predicts streamlining and cost-cutting will be key for SMEs in 2017 as they invest in efficient solutions to remain competitive.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th 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
Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards
Small Business

Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards

Prospa wins first place at Smart50 Awards with 1000% growth. CEO says it's just the beginning of their journey. #smallbusiness #fintech.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards
Cybersecurity

Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards

Kiwi companies big and small are in the running for New Zealand's top infosec awards. And the iSanz finalists are...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 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
Synnex to 'enrich' ANZ cloud landscape with new partnership
Synnex

Synnex to 'enrich' ANZ cloud landscape with new partnership

Synnex partners with SMBiT Professionals to drive new value and cloud solutions for members. Synnex has over 60 vendors in its solutions portfolio.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
VIDEO INTERVIEWS: What is the future of project management?
DevOps

VIDEO INTERVIEWS: What is the future of project management?

Project management is evolving into a people-centric craft, according to interviews at New Zealand's Project Management Conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Xero: Helping Kiwi small businesses thrive since ages ago
Fintech

Xero: Helping Kiwi small businesses thrive since ages ago

One on one: NZ managing director Anna Curzon talks about Xero's North Star and what they're doing to help small business keep ahead of the game.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016