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Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs
Financial Systems

Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs

Xero launches Open for Small Business, a podcast showcasing the inspiring journeys and resilience of Aotearoa's small business owners every fortnight.

By Bridget Snelling • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs
Wellington City Council

Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs

Wellington's Taiawa Tech Hub has boosted the economy by NZD $11.9 million GDP and created 127 jobs in its first year, supporting 20 startups and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Global Stories

Business support stories

Simon Black appointed Chair as ClearCourse targets SME growth
Partner Programmes

Simon Black appointed Chair as ClearCourse targets SME growth

Simon Black has been appointed Chair of ClearCourse as the firm aims to boost growth and support UK SMEs with advanced software and payment solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Wavelo unveils solution to unlock legacy telecom data for AI
Digital Transformation

Wavelo unveils solution to unlock legacy telecom data for AI

Wavelo unveils 'Free Your Data', a solution enabling telecoms to unlock legacy system data for real-time AI applications without costly overhauls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Alison Young named Chief Executive Officer to lead Kansys growth
Customer Experience

Alison Young named Chief Executive Officer to lead Kansys growth

Alison Young has been appointed CEO of Kansys, tasked with driving growth and integrating AI to enhance its billing and financial solutions across industries.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Business support stories

KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations
Digital Transformation

KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations

KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Dr Karim Bahou named Head of Innovation at Sister district
Investment

Dr Karim Bahou named Head of Innovation at Sister district

Dr Karim Bahou has been appointed Head of Innovation at Manchester's GBP £1.7 billion Sister district to expand its start-up ecosystem and support entrepreneurs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Venn launches online incorporation for Ontario businesses
Partner Programmes

Venn launches online incorporation for Ontario businesses

The Toronto-based company now offers Ontario entrepreneurs online incorporation, bundling business registration and banking in one seamless digital service.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025
Moreton Bay launches free digital tools for 1,000 businesses
Financial Systems

Moreton Bay launches free digital tools for 1,000 businesses

Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA
Small Business

Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA

Federal Economic Development invests CAD $2.4 million in Black Creek Community Health Centre to back Black entrepreneurs across Toronto.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Commonwealth Bank to cut business loan rates after RBA move
Small Business

Commonwealth Bank to cut business loan rates after RBA move

Commonwealth Bank will cut interest rates on eligible variable-rate business loans by 0.25% from 22 August 2025, following the RBA's recent rate cut.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Exactly.com adds local payment options for UK eCommerce in Portugal
Payment Technologies

Exactly.com adds local payment options for UK eCommerce in Portugal

Exactly.com now offers MB WAY and Multibanco payment options to help UK eCommerce firms meet Portuguese consumer preferences and boost sales locally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus
Unified Communications

BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus

BNP Paribas Personal Finance renews UK FinTech Innovation Lab for third year, focusing on Generative AI to enhance customer communication and engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Lab Thread secures GBP £750,000 to revolutionise lab data management
DevOps

Lab Thread secures GBP £750,000 to revolutionise lab data management

Lab Thread has raised GBP £750,000 to launch a software platform that simplifies complex laboratory data management for researchers and organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity
Small Business

MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity

On MSME Day 2025, Australia's small businesses face growing compliance challenges from new laws, risking productivity but solutions through automation offer hope.

By Matt Loop • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Queensland budget promises AUD $130m boost for small business
Disaster Recovery

Queensland budget promises AUD $130m boost for small business

Queensland's 2025-26 budget pledges AUD $130 million to support 495,000 small businesses and launches a AUD $1 billion fund for digital public services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
Human Capital Management

Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants

Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025