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Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced
Unified Communications

Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced

Spark Lab's Innovation Month will see innovative and successful characters arrive in NZ to share experiences and insights with local businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
How do NZ's SMEs really feel about cyber security, connectivity and more?
Unified Communications

How do NZ's SMEs really feel about cyber security, connectivity and more?

NZ SMEs grow wary of cyber threats, with 70% voicing concerns over security—up 10% in six months—MYOB survey discloses a shift toward digital savviness.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target
Hackers

SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are falling behind in data security, says new research from Versasec.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

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Kiwi SMEs' face 'self-inflicted' $96,000 problem
Debtor Daddy

Kiwi SMEs' face 'self-inflicted' $96,000 problem

New Zealand SMBs are losing out on $18,000 per day due to poor debt management, according to receivables analytics company Debtor Daddy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
SMEs in 2017: Cutting costs, more mobility & big data
Concur

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
Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards
KPMG

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
Reckon and Prospa offer customers exciting new loan platform
Fintech

Reckon and Prospa offer customers exciting new loan platform

Prospa and Reckon have teamed up to offer customers an online business loan platform, providing greater flexibility and access to working capital.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Threat or opportunity? Digital disruption divides SME sector
Digital divide

Threat or opportunity? Digital disruption divides SME sector

Australia's SMEs are split on digital disruption: 25% see it as an opportunity, while 29% perceive it as a threat, signalling a need for better understanding.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Kiwi survey finds skilled staff crucial to small business growth
ANZ Bank

Kiwi survey finds skilled staff crucial to small business growth

Small business confidence is up & growth expectations are rising, but the clincher may end up being a lack of skilled staff, according to ANZ survey.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Reckon forms tactical partnership with PayPal
Fintech

Reckon forms tactical partnership with PayPal

Reckon's new tie-up with PayPal opens a realm of swift payment solutions for SMEs, easing cash flow woes with a 'pay now' feature.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Reckon ups accounting ante with strategic match up
Fintech

Reckon ups accounting ante with strategic match up

Reckon has partnered with OzForex to offer customers better-than-bank rates on international payments and 24/7 customer service.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards
Health Technologies

Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards

A Kiwi social enterprise creating affordable healthcare solutions for those in need is in the spotlight as a APAC finalist in the startup awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak
Talent Unleashed

Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak

NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
SMEs tightening belts, according to Westpac study
Westpac

SMEs tightening belts, according to Westpac study

Kiwi SMBs tightening belts as they plan for future, says survey by Westpac. Confidence dropping for medium-sized businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs

According to MYOB, this is the first e-GST service for New Zealanders, and is the result of working with the IRD for several months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Kiwi companies invest in R&D and innovation, new survey finds
Statistics NZ

Kiwi companies invest in R&D and innovation, new survey finds

New Zealand businesses have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) by over 15% in one year, according to Statistics New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016
Spark Lab kicks off Start-up Month for Kiwi SMEs
Spark Labs

Spark Lab kicks off Start-up Month for Kiwi SMEs

Spark Lab returns to Auckland's Seafarers building this month, offering collaboration and learning for New Zealand business owners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016