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Xero data shows SMB growth linked to technology spend
Data Analytics

Xero data shows SMB growth linked to technology spend

Australian small businesses that increase their investment in technology grow their revenue and create jobs faster than other businesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Clean technologies

Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?

Kiwi SMEs are facing strain due to anticipated government regulations and social engineering, warns OneHQ's Vinay Iswar, urging businesses to plan ahead.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs
SAP

SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs

Small and medium businesses are being held back by manual expense management practices, according to SAP Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Conquering stress and a heavy workload
Enterprise Resource Planning

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Look out for your workmate – it could save their life
Hybrid & Remote Work

Look out for your workmate – it could save their life

In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Small Business

Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead

New Zealand SME owners need to reassess their approach to investing in their businesses, as current exit strategies are detrimental, says expert.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Subcontractors need to be protected when companies fail
Supply Chain

Subcontractors need to be protected when companies fail

Smaller contractors can be left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket when builders collapse, prompting calls for stronger protections.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business
Small Business

ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business

ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments
Fintech

Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments

New figures from Xero reveal that small businesses in New Zealand are owed NZD 7.4bn ($4.7bn) in overdue payments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
BP signs up as latest Xero partner
Fintech

BP signs up as latest Xero partner

BP partners with Xero Connect, enabling seamless integration of BP Fuelcard invoices with Xero's platform, streamlining admin for small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
MYOB: Kiwi SMEs should use IR's online gateway
Fintech

MYOB: Kiwi SMEs should use IR's online gateway

Kiwi SMEs are urged by MYOB to use Inland Revenue's online gateway for payroll filings to avoid errors, penalties, and streamline compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Small Business

Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home

OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Small businesses unprepared for the latest wave of scams - Westpac
Email Security

Small businesses unprepared for the latest wave of scams - Westpac

A report found small businesses are paying a hefty price to scammers; on average losing $38,845 and recovering much less than half.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Tech better than policy for SMBs, says GoDaddy research
IT Automation

Tech better than policy for SMBs, says GoDaddy research

73% of small business owners say they are not likely to lose their jobs or be negatively affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and robots.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
Prospa launches $45m facility to fund small business loans
Small Business

Prospa launches $45m facility to fund small business loans

Prospa has launched a new warehouse facility that will be able to fund loans for New Zealand's small businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
SMBs getting better at digital engagement - Deloitte
Deloitte

SMBs getting better at digital engagement - Deloitte

Australia's small businesses are excelling in digital engagement, with 55% reaching high or advanced levels, up from 39% in 2017, Deloitte reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
IT disruption in Aussie business 'alarming'
Small Business

IT disruption in Aussie business 'alarming'

Aussie SMEs lose 5 weeks yearly to IT woes, finds a WebOracle report, underlining skills gaps and slow support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge
Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019