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Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent

Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014

Cybersecurity

Govt launches toolkit to help SMEs protect online business

Govt unveils a new, free toolkit aimed at bolstering cyber security for SMEs, in partnership with Vodafone, to safeguard online business activities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014

Unified Communications

Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct

Vodafone's new HQ will be the keystone of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, set to transform the city into a hub for technology and growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014

Unified Communications

Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption

Manufacturing, wholesale, retail, & hospitality sectors are leading the way in online business in New Zealand. 41% of SMEs now have a website.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014

Unified Communications

Digital divide widens between online-savvy & online-cautious SMEs

As online technologies continue to boost revenue for small businesses, the divide between online-savvy and online-cautious is growing.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014

Cybersecurity

Check Point moves focus to 'S in SMB'

Check Point Software will focus on small businesses due to increased cyber-attacks as they “move down the stack”.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014

Customer Relationship Management

“This year I plan to be very disruptive...'

Wayne Goss of SugarCRM sets sights on disruption and growth in New Zealand's CRM market, aiming to challenge competitors and seize opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014

Fintech

NZ SMEs preparing early for the end of financial year...

NZ SMEs are starting early to meet their financial year end, showing diligence in compliance and planning for future growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Fintech

Xero NZ: How to grow SMBs, Kiwi style...

New Zealand small businesses face challenges with growth and innovation, says Victoria Crone, the Managing Director at Xero New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014

Fintech

New opp for SMBs through Financial Data...

Xero has today announced the launch of Smart Lists, a new search function that enables users to search and export customer and vendor contacts for mar.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014

Government

Boost for SMBs as Govt recruits start-up experts

Minister for Small Business Steven Joyce has announced two appointments to the Small Business Development Group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014

Government

Govt: SMEs crucial for Kiwi business growth

The New Zealand government has opened a new SME Research Hub in Wellington to provide information and support for small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014

Fintech

MYOB enhances cloud offering with minority start-up stake

MYOB buys into Kounta, boosting cloud offerings with a new, integrated POS solution set to revolutionize SME operations in NZ and Aus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014

Small Business

A tale of two halves as NZ SMB IT spending passes $2.1 billion mark

SMB spending in New Zealand grew by only 0.7% in 2013, but excluding hardware, the market expanded by 3.5%. Medium sized businesses are the star segment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014

Fintech

Exclusive: MYOB's secret cloud solution smasher… code-named 'Natasha'

MYOB is set to release a new cloud-based ERP solution aimed directly at the company's mid-sized clients, believed to be code-named 'Natasha'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014

Government

Callaghan Innovation's incubator system encourages NZ start-ups

Callaghan Innovation boosts NZ's start-up scene with a new incubator network, seeking tech-focused and founder-focused applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Mar 2014

Wireless Networks

Sky's the limit for SMB cloud solutions provider in NZ

GFI Software targets NZ's booming SMB sector with a pioneering, cost-effective cloud solution for wireless management.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Mar 2014

Fintech

SMEs expecting bumper year following five-year growth high...

New Zealand's SME sector has contributed to the country's 'rockstar economy' with the highest levels of annual revenue growth seen in over four years.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014