Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 9
Two of three Australian SMBs became victims of cyber-attacks over the past year
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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Two-thirds of Australian SMBs hit by cyber-attacks in the past year, with many losing over USD $645K per incident, a Cisco study reveals.
40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)’s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.
Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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A new Cisco study shows small and medium-sized businesses in Asia Pacific are exposed, under attack, and more worried about cybersecurity threats than before.
Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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One in three SMBs have launched new products during the pandemic, highlighting their ability to effectively survive in a crisis, according to a Kaspersky study.
Why todays employees feel more pressure and are more likely to switch jobs
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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Australian employees are working longer hours and feeling more pressure to always be available, according to new research by Adobe.
Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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Here are seven critical questions that TSPs should ask of their cybersecurity practice to help protect customers.
Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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Vodafone New Zealand has unveiled a new business marketplace for New Zealand business owners to purchasing different top-tier software solutions.
Intuit confirms the $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Intuit, the global technology platform behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, has announced it's agreed to acquire Mailchimp.
Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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50% of SME business owners don't trust employees with expenses, says DiviPay. Remote working has reduced visibility over expenditure.
University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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University of Auckland students have won the trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge with an app designed to help SMEs gain customer insights.
Xero unveils largest bank reconciliation improvements in a decade
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Xero unveils major improvements to bank reconciliation, with an all-new design and AI-powered algorithms for more accurate suggestions.
Xero reveals the Xero App Store - Find, trial and buy apps
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Xero has opened the Xero App Store, a new way for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers to discover and purchase apps.
Risky business: Majority of workers take cybersecurity shortcuts despite knowing dangers
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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Workers engaging in risky behaviors are putting their company's digital security at risk, according to a global survey by ThycoticCentrify.
Xero launches first of kind advisory council to help educate small businesses on responsible data use
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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Xero has announced the launch of the Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council, educating small business owners on responsible data use.
Confidence remains low amongst New Zealand business
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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In spite of this low morale, 41% of New Zealand small business owners are planning on starting a new business in 2021.
CertNZ warns NZ users of Kaseya VSA to shut it down
Sun, 4th Jul 2021
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New Zealand organisations using Kaseya VSA software warned of Russian-based ransomware attack, CertNZ urges shutdown.
Zoho's CRM app Bigin a hit with small businesses during pandemic
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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Zoho's CRM platform Bigin has gained over 7,500 customers in under a year, achieving a 40% quarterly revenue increase.
LogMeIn has added new features to its contact centre platform to help retain customers
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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LogMeIn has announced a new contact centre outbound calling solution for GoToConnect, aimed at sales organisations and expanded inbound capabilities.
The transformative power of AI comes within reach of every business
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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The democratisation of software is levelling the playing field for small businesses, granting access to advanced technologies like AI.
Financial services company completes funding round, launches to SMBs
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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Paytron, a financial services business, has raised $4.35 million in seed funding to help SMBs manage their finances more effectively.