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Vodafone wants to help Kiwi start ups go global
Unified Communications

Vodafone wants to help Kiwi start ups go global

Vodafone NZ launches accelerator programme to help Kiwi start-ups go global. 10 companies to be chosen for first round.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Auckland SMEs 'disappointed' with local council
Fintech

Auckland SMEs 'disappointed' with local council

MYOB surveyed more than 300 SME operators based in Auckland, and found disatisfaction with local council support is at its highest level in two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Harness the power of the internet with a .nz domain name
Unified Communications

Harness the power of the internet with a .nz domain name

The internet is a cornerstone of the modern world, and as such is a crucial tool for businesses to engage with customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
SME internet satisfaction drops but online benefits are increasing
Fintech

SME internet satisfaction drops but online benefits are increasing

Kiwi SMEs are increasingly unhappy about internet access speeds and reliability but those with an online presence are reaping the benefits.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015
New govt initiative to help SMBs with finance
Fintech

New govt initiative to help SMBs with finance

New section on business.govt.nz website offers small businesses guidance on tax and finance, helping them save time and money.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
New peer-to-peer lender aims to shake up the market
Small Business

New peer-to-peer lender aims to shake up the market

Lending Crowd arrives to disrupt NZ's P2P lending, focusing on better rates and efficient loans for SMEs and borrowers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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Many NZ businesses have outdated and ineffective websites, says online marketing company Zeald.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

Global Stories

Small Business (SMB) stories

Ezidebit launches cloud-based payment system for Aussie businesses
Marketing Technologies

Ezidebit launches cloud-based payment system for Aussie businesses

Ezidebit launches new online payment platform for businesses in Australia, allowing them to process all invoice payment methods from one platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
The video conference solution for SMBs in a class of its own
Unified Communications

The video conference solution for SMBs in a class of its own

Grandstream Networks has launched the GVC3200, a video conferencing solution for small to medium-sized businesses in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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