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Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 36

Spark

Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
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Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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An IDC report revealed that reducing costs, gaining operational efficiency, and improving productivity are the top business priorities for SMBs.
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How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Malwarebytes talks about how outsourcing security operations to MSPs might be the smartest decision an SMB can make in 2018.
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Okta launches identity management offering for startups

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
Orbi pro

Netgear debuts DIY Wi-Fi for small businesses

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Netgear launches Orbi Pro, the DIY Wi-Fi system tailored for small businesses, offering secure, efficient, and easy-to-install connectivity at AUD $849.
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CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
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4 trends driving Singapore's hyperscale data center market

Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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Key players, from Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft to Alibaba Cloud, have increased their uptake of data center capacity in Singapore.
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SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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SafeStack to run 'Security Big Day Out' seminar in Wellington to help not-for-profit sector with tight budgets.
Succession planning

Xero succession planning helps SMBs prepare for coming retirement wave

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Statistics New Zealand estimates that over the next 10-12 years around 20% of the country's SMBs will likely retire
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Oracle lets SMBs create custom apps without software expertise

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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The program works through an intuitive visual development interface, with no need for prior development experience...
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SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.
Alibaba

Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.
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Kiwi retailers shouldn't fear Amazon, they should leverage it – eCommerce expert

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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New Zealand businesses should embrace Amazon's entry into Australia as an opportunity, says expert. Amazon is an enabler, not a competitor.
Servers

HPE announces new storage and server offerings for SMBs

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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HPE is introducing a mix of systems, networking solutions, storage and financing programs, across the SMB spectrum ranging from 1 – 1000 employees.
Small business copy

Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Over 5,000 exporting SMEs globally were asked to consider the online tools that help them sell internationally.
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Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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Datto has revealed the results of its latest study of ransomware around the world that are concerning to say the very least.
Xero

Email scammers targeting SMBs under guise of accounting software

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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Cybercrime networks may be chasing smaller businesses who don't have a dedicated infosec or IT team to help defend against scams.
Heading to a voting place

Surge in support for Labour party from small businesses

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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'Jacindamaina' has seen a dramatic rise in support for Labour, according to the latest research by accounting software provider MYOB.
Social media

Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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SMBs often find creating groups and participating on social media a good way to gain exposure, but we can't always control how they're used.
Automation

Compliance and automation the big election issues for SMBs

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Reckon surveyed 1500 of its clients across a number of different industries – from accounting and bookkeeping through to construction and IT.