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Top 10 tips on how Kiwi SMEs can utilise text messaging in a crisis
Short Message Service

Top 10 tips on how Kiwi SMEs can utilise text messaging in a crisis

The current global COVID-19 crisis has meant businesses have needed to find new ways to communicate with their clients and customers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
City of Melbourne announces financial package for SMEs to migrate online
Data Analytics

City of Melbourne announces financial package for SMEs to migrate online

The City of Melbourne unveils a AUD $5 million support package to help SMEs enhance eCommerce capabilities and adjust to remote working demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Malwarebytes launches cloud platform designed for SMBs
Cloud Services

Malwarebytes launches cloud platform designed for SMBs

Malwarebytes launches Malwarebytes Nebula, a new cloud platform with specific enterprise features but designed for small to medium businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Memset launches server range focused on flexibility and security
DataCentre infrastructure

Memset launches server range focused on flexibility and security

Memset launches new server range that provides flexible capacity and data security, catering to businesses of all sizes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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
Research says 2/3 of large companies to invest in UC by 2021
Unified Communications

Research says 2/3 of large companies to invest in UC by 2021

Study shows significant market opportunity for unified communications providers and a need for comprehensive security solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Why the adoption of SAP is growing among SMEs
Cloud Services

Why the adoption of SAP is growing among SMEs

The adoption of SAP cloud platform services is booming among SMEs, with projected sales to exceed USD $160 million in 2018. Here's why.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Airlock Digital seeks to empower Aussie SMEs with AustCyber funding
Supply Chain

Airlock Digital seeks to empower Aussie SMEs with AustCyber funding

Airlock Digital secures AUD $1.3 million from AustCyber to boost cybersecurity for Australian SMEs by enhancing accessibility to application whitelisting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Vodafone and BNZ team up to boost tech for Kiwi SMEs
Bank of New Zealand

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
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Bank of New Zealand

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
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
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

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
IT disruption in Aussie business 'alarming'
Disruption

IT disruption in Aussie business 'alarming'

Aussie SMEs lose 5 weeks yearly to IT woes, finds a WebOracle report, underlining skills gaps and slow support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs

Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth
Printing

SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Westpac NZ collaborates with local AI startup
Artificial Intelligence

Westpac NZ collaborates with local AI startup

Auckland-based AI firm Aider is partnering with Westpac NZ to offer conversational digital assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Haymarket HQ to help Aussie businesses get China-ready
Alibaba Cloud

Haymarket HQ to help Aussie businesses get China-ready

With the help of Alibaba Cloud and other partners, Haymarket HQ will provide guidance for Aussies who want to break into the Chinese market.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth
Digital Transformation

Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth

UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018