Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 17
How to switch off when you’re a small business owner
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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Taking time out allows you to focus on those important to you and strengthen relationships, which can be a vital reboot.
Govt’s Small Business roadshows kick off around the country
Wed, 30th May 2018
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The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.
Potential Holiday Act revamp will ‘remove key business pain point’
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.
Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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A Westpac NZ survey finds that younger, female, and Māori business leaders are the most optimistic about the future, despite broader economic challenges.
eInvoicing, unemployment, foreign trade – Xero comments on Budget 2018
Fri, 18th May 2018
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Xero’s Craig Hudson breaks down Budget 2018, highlighting boosted spending on eInvoicing, R-D, and trade as potential boons for small businesses.
WhiteHawk continues push into US through Cybercrime Support Network partnership
Tue, 15th May 2018
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WhiteHawk partners with Cybercrime Support Network, becoming their response arm for cybersecurity incidents in the US.
KPMG, CBA and Microsoft partner to simplify SMB business management
Tue, 15th May 2018
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The venture is the first time a professional services firm, a bank and a technology company have come together in Aus to start a fintech venture.
Xero launches in-depth look into the economic health of Kiwi SMBs
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Cloud accounting firm Xero has released Xero Small Business Insights, offering an in-depth analysis of the economic health of small businesses in New Zealand.
EBOOK: Don't get caught out by the updated Anti-Money Laundering Act
Mon, 14th May 2018
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It’s estimated that the new legislation will more than quadruple the number of businesses affected in New Zealand.
Unfiltered removes paywall to become a free entrepreneur resource
Thu, 10th May 2018
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The Kiwi-founded, New York-based startup has worked with founders, CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs worldwide to provide insightful case studies.
The rise and rise of remote working
Mon, 7th May 2018
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70% of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are providing their employees with access to business systems and tools to work remotely.
Kiwi startup aims to simplify recruitment for SMBs
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Unlike other employment websites, TalentHub is completely free of charge for everyone and has no restrictions on functionality.
SMBs – Do you know your financial support options?
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Banks, small business lenders, payment providers and other fintech partners are constantly working on ways to support small businesses.
SMB benefits from a living wage outweighs costs - NextGen
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Paying staff a living wage can benefit small businesses, says NexGen Group's Peter Prema, but advises introducing the change incrementally.
How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.
The importance of MSPs for cybersecurity
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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As the importance of security rises, SMBs will need to find a way to keep their organisations safe. Suhail Ismail thinks MSPs are the key.
IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.
Five ways ERP solutions can help an organisation’s cash flow
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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ERP systems can help consolidate data and create faster cash flow to support the expenses businesses need to pay.
How to get SMBs to take their cybersecurity seriously
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Barracuda’s APJ sales VP sat down to explain how he sees the NZ SMB security market and how partners can go about helping them stay safe.
Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Cloud computing has opened the doors for AI and machine learning, but it will also be shaped by these technologies in the future.