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Growing demand by SMBs for CRM and SEO solutions
Customer Relationship Management

Growing demand by SMBs for CRM and SEO solutions

Smash Solutions is targeting the growing demand for SEO and CRM solutions among small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
WiNG Express – the perfect enterprise class WLAN solution for SMEs
Marketing Technologies

WiNG Express – the perfect enterprise class WLAN solution for SMEs

There's a gap in the wireless market. It lies between consumer products & enterprise solutions. It represents a great opportunity for channel partners.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
Is email still relevant as a marketing tool?
Email

Is email still relevant as a marketing tool?

In the face of competition, channel proliferation and spam, it is critical SMBs look at how they can improve their email marketing campaigns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Growing consumer power a huge disruptive force
Marketing Technologies

Growing consumer power a huge disruptive force

Consumers are demanding well-designed, easily accessible, authentic content that cares about them, according to Adobe's recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Why SMEs shouldn't listen to business confidence surveys
Data Analytics

Why SMEs shouldn't listen to business confidence surveys

While business confidence surveys may seem beneficial for businesses, they actually can do more harm than good.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015
Vadacom and Connect NZ unite to deliver Kiwi SMEs smarter phone systems
Document Management

Vadacom and Connect NZ unite to deliver Kiwi SMEs smarter phone systems

Connect NZ, a voice, video and IT company, has partnered with cloud PBX phone system provider Vadacom to help SMEs achieve more.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015
Logitech enables collaboration with video conferencing solutions
Unified Communications

Logitech enables collaboration with video conferencing solutions

A key player in the video conferencing space is Logitech. The vendor has a line of video conferencing solutions designed to aid collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
SMBs increasingly concerned about cyber security
Cybersecurity

SMBs increasingly concerned about cyber security

Small businesses are increasingly concerned about internet and electronic security breaches, says SurePayroll survey.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
Kiwi SMEs: Prepare for challenging times now
Data Analytics

Kiwi SMEs: Prepare for challenging times now

Kiwi SMEs urged by expert to boost marketing, strengthen networks and revamp hiring strategies in anticipation of economic downturns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
SMEs choosing cyber security over customer convenience
Cybersecurity

SMEs choosing cyber security over customer convenience

Nearly all small business owners recognising the growing importance of cyber security, with the vast majority prioritising security over customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Don't let poor design cost you; Zeald is here to help
Marketing Technologies

Don't let poor design cost you; Zeald is here to help

Many NZ businesses have outdated and ineffective websites, says online marketing company Zeald. Offers free audit service to improve performance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015
How effective is social media for Kiwi SMBs?
Social Media

How effective is social media for Kiwi SMBs?

New survey in NZ to determine effectiveness of social media for businesses. First of its kind, includes data from four independent companies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Caution holding back Kiwi SMBs
Small Business

Caution holding back Kiwi SMBs

Caution seems to be holding back NZ businesses from innovating, according to Grant Thorton, who has launched an innovation service to help SMBs grow.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2015
SMBs on the hunt for the best cloud services
Cloud Services

SMBs on the hunt for the best cloud services

SMBs are more intent than ever on investing in cloud services, and there is a real opportunity for operators to form deeper relationships with them.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
Spark launches new email service for Kiwi SMEs
Unified Communications

Spark launches new email service for Kiwi SMEs

Spark is expanding its offerings with Spark Business Mail - a new cloud-based email platform hosted in New Zealand and designed for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
New features on Xero to help SMB cash flow
Fintech

New features on Xero to help SMB cash flow

Xero launches Invoice Reminders and Billable Expenses, aiming to help SMBs streamline cash flow and reduce time spent on admin tasks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Microsoft NZ offers tech scholarships to Kiwi SMBs
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ offers tech scholarships to Kiwi SMBs

Microsoft NZ has partnered with The Icehouse that will give SMBs the chance to have Icehouse Business Growth Workshops 50% funded by Microsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Kiwi SMEs expect economy to decline
Fintech

Kiwi SMEs expect economy to decline

New Zealand SMEs predict economic slowdown, but remain confident about their own growth, according to a survey by MYOB.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015