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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

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Construction industry feeling the strain
Supply Chain

Construction industry feeling the strain

Labour shortages, pricier materials and tighter credit are threatening to slow New Zealand's $37 billion building pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Enterprise specialist Cisco renews focus on SMBs
Cisco

Enterprise specialist Cisco renews focus on SMBs

Cisco's new initiative provides SMBs and midmarket businesses with access to a suite of simple, secure and smart enterprise-class technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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
Property Institute warns of ‘generational disaster’
Small Business

Property Institute warns of ‘generational disaster’

Rising renter numbers are fuelling fears that fewer first-time buyers could reshape communities and dent the economy for years to come.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Recovery planning essential
Disaster Recovery

Recovery planning essential

Poor disaster planning can still shut firms down, despite mobile working, as businesses are warned to prioritise staff as well as IT.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 10th 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