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HAT Distribution partners with CyberSmart to bolster Australian SME cyber safety

HAT Distribution partners with UK's leading cybersecurity provider, CyberSmart, to simplify cybersecurity assessments and bolster defences for Australian small businesses amid increasing cyber crime incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Fintech

MYOB updates platform for easier SMB user experience

MYOB has updated its business management platform to simplify navigation for small-to-medium businesses, enhancing usability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Endpoint Protection

ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs

ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Data Privacy

ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs

ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Payment Technologies

GoCardless & Intuit QuickBooks target late payments for Aussie SMBs

GoCardless and Intuit QuickBooks launch an integration for Australian SMBs to enable automatic collection and reconciliation of payments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Fintech

Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover

Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Fintech

Satago & mmob partnership to revolutionise embedded finance solutions

Fintech firm Satago links with API adaptor mmob to expedite and simplify embedded finance, extending flexible invoice financing to SMEs via digital platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Small Business

Moss & Deel announce partnership to transform SMB finance & HR

Moss has formed a strategic alliance with HR platform Deel, in a bid to make finance and HR operations for SMBs more automated and efficient.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?

Small businesses can fortify cybersecurity, bolster compliance, and support employee productivity with web domain and content filtering tools like Avast Business Web Control.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Supply Chain

Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data

Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.

By Brian Johnston • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Artificial Intelligence

Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption

Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Google

Localsearch pioneers Australian SMB support with nationwide expansion

Localsearch, Australian digital innovation company, expands nationwide in response to a 28% rise in interstate demand from small businesses for its AI-powered marketing solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Multi-factor authentication

Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget

Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised

A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Supply Chain

Demica & Jardine Norton team up to boost UK SME financing

London-based finance provider Demica partners with trade finance firm Jardine Norton, backing an increased financing facility of up to GBP £200 million to aid the growth of UK SMEs and double its financed portfolio.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Risk & Compliance

CompliantERP tops as 2024 Australian IT Small Business Champion

Brisbane's CompliantERP has been hailed as the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion in Information Technology, underscoring their dedication to innovation and excellence within the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024

Human Capital Management

Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs

Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Risk & Compliance

CompliantERP wins 2024 Australian Small Business Champion award

CompliantERP has received the prestigious title of 2024 Australian Small Business Champion in Information Technology, signifying its commitment to providing innovative IT solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024