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Kiwi Stories

Small Business (SMB) stories

Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence

1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Supply Chain

Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country

The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Fintech

Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'

Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Small Business

eInvoicing, unemployment, foreign trade – Xero comments on Budget 2018

Xero's Craig Hudson breaks down Budget 2018, highlighting boosted spending on eInvoicing, R-D, and trade as potential boons for small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Fintech

Xero launches in-depth look into the economic health of Kiwi SMBs

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Ebooks

EBOOK: Don't get caught out by the updated Anti-Money Laundering Act

It's estimated that the new legislation will more than quadruple the number of businesses affected in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Small Business

Kiwi startup aims to simplify recruitment for SMBs

Unlike other employment websites, TalentHub is completely free of charge for everyone and has no restrictions on functionality.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

Fintech

SMBs – Do you know your financial support options?

Banks, small business lenders, payment providers and other fintech partners are constantly working on ways to support small businesses.

By Chris Barton • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Small Business

SMB benefits from a living wage outweighs costs - NextGen

Paying staff a living wage can benefit small businesses, says NexGen Group's Peter Prema, but advises introducing the change incrementally.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Global Stories

Small Business (SMB) stories

Microsoft

Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 Business Central in ANZ

The solution, which integrates with other Microsoft cloud services including Office 365, strips away complexity from day to day business functions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Malware

Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot

Despite rigorous training, most SMBs in the US, UK, and Australia feel unprepared for cyber threats, says Webroot, highlighting the evolving nature of attacks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018

Data Analytics

Why 'best-fit' is replacing 'best-of-breed' software solutions

Businesses are shifting from 'best-of-breed' to 'best-fit' software solutions, prioritising customisation and cost-efficiency over one-size-fits-all approaches.

By Michael Haddon • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Document Management

How MSPs help SMBs cut cost and manage risk - Datto

They're evolving into virtual CIOs, serving their SMB clients in much the same way as a conventional, in-house CIO.

By Rob Rae • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Fintech

How to switch off when you're a small business owner

Taking time out allows you to focus on those important to you and strengthen relationships, which can be a vital reboot.

By Craig Hudson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Westpac

Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac

A Westpac NZ survey finds that younger, female, and Māori business leaders are the most optimistic about the future, despite broader economic challenges.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018