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Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Kiwi SMEs see highest growth levels in five years...
Fintech

Kiwi SMEs see highest growth levels in five years...

New Zealand's SMEs report strongest growth in five years, signalling a nationwide economic upturn beyond Auckland and Christchurch.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2014
Kiwi SMEs... Which political party do you trust with NZ's future?
Government

Kiwi SMEs... Which political party do you trust with NZ's future?

New Zealand SMEs still want policies to reduce their compliance burden, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor survey.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2014
$150k and counting... Digital Kiwi SMEs bask in higher revenues
Small Business

$150k and counting... Digital Kiwi SMEs bask in higher revenues

SMEs in New Zealand benefit from digital marketing, with average annual revenue $150k higher than non-engaged SMEs, says Yellow survey.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Kiwi SMEs set for improved cash-flow thanks to Xero
Fintech

Kiwi SMEs set for improved cash-flow thanks to Xero

Kiwi SMEs to boost cash flow with new Xero and Optimizer deal, offering low cost credit card payments through Swipe HQ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Govt: SMEs crucial for Kiwi business growth
Government

Govt: SMEs crucial for Kiwi business growth

The New Zealand government has opened a new SME Research Hub in Wellington to provide information and support for small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014
MYOB enhances cloud offering with minority start-up stake
Fintech

MYOB enhances cloud offering with minority start-up stake

MYOB buys into Kounta, boosting cloud offerings with a new, integrated POS solution set to revolutionize SME operations in NZ and Aus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
A tale of two halves as NZ SMB IT spending passes $2.1 billion mark
Small Business

A tale of two halves as NZ SMB IT spending passes $2.1 billion mark

SMB spending in New Zealand grew by only 0.7% in 2013, but excluding hardware, the market expanded by 3.5%. Medium sized businesses are the star segment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014
SMEs expecting bumper year following five-year growth high...
Fintech

SMEs expecting bumper year following five-year growth high...

New Zealand's SME sector has contributed to the country's 'rockstar economy' with the highest levels of annual revenue growth seen in over four years.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014
Cisco Capital: Why NZ businesses should consider ICT financing…
Cisco

Cisco Capital: Why NZ businesses should consider ICT financing…

In New Zealand's business environment today, customers need to decide not only what to buy, but how to buy it.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Big year ahead as NZ SMEs set to outstrip Australians...
Fintech

Big year ahead as NZ SMEs set to outstrip Australians...

NZ SMEs are set to eclipse Australian counterparts in 2014, buoyed by higher confidence and revenue expectations, says MYOB report.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
New Year's resolutions for every SME's to-do list
Fintech

New Year's resolutions for every SME's to-do list

Early January is a time of great promise and excitement for many business operators as they picture what could be a year of big achievements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
'The Next 10 Years': The digitization of nearly everything
Microsoft

'The Next 10 Years': The digitization of nearly everything

Satya Nadella predicts a future where nearly everything is digitized, heralding a global shift to digital in the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
SME owners - where's your exit strategy?
Fintech

SME owners - where's your exit strategy?

New research reveals most NZ SME owners lack an exit strategy, raising concerns over future planning and business sustainability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013

Global Stories

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Govt launches toolkit to help SMEs protect online business
Cybersecurity

Govt launches toolkit to help SMEs protect online business

Govt unveils a new, free toolkit aimed at bolstering cyber security for SMEs, in partnership with Vodafone, to safeguard online business activities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014
Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption
Unified Communications

Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption

Manufacturing, wholesale, retail, & hospitality sectors are leading the way in online business in New Zealand. 41% of SMEs now have a website.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014
Digital divide widens between online-savvy & online-cautious SMEs
Unified Communications

Digital divide widens between online-savvy & online-cautious SMEs

As online technologies continue to boost revenue for small businesses, the divide between online-savvy and online-cautious is growing.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014
NZ SMEs preparing early for the end of financial year...
Fintech

NZ SMEs preparing early for the end of financial year...

NZ SMEs are starting early to meet their financial year end, showing diligence in compliance and planning for future growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
Does it pay to be a startup founder?
Compass Communications

Does it pay to be a startup founder?

New study reveals Silicon Valley startup founders earn less than $75k, challenging the high-flying tech mogul image.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014