Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 21
HPE announces new SMB range in line with Next initiative
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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The HPE SMB Offers range will be available from February 12 from all HPE channel partners in Australia and New Zealand.
HP: Fewer than half of Australian SMBs prepared for mandatory data breach laws
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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SMBs across the country may be unsure about the mandatory data breach disclosure laws that are just around the corner.
Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Under the proposed amendment bill, 90-day trial periods for new workers will only be available to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.
SMB business confidence drops as economy tightens – survey
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The survey took responses from over 200 firms, comprising micro (up to 5 staff) and intermediate businesses (6 to 20 staff).
Business guru shares retail tips ahead of Amazon’s arrival
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Understanding the fundamentals of business in today's disrupted world will protect New Zealand retailers from Amazon, says author Ed Ludbrook.
Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.
MYOB shares six steps for SMBs to start the year off right
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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As 2018 begins, MYOB shares essential steps for Kiwi SMEs to thrive, from revising business plans to embracing tech and ensuring well-deserved holidays.
Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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An IDC report revealed that reducing costs, gaining operational efficiency, and improving productivity are the top business priorities for SMBs.
How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Malwarebytes talks about how outsourcing security operations to MSPs might be the smartest decision an SMB can make in 2018.
Okta launches identity management offering for startups
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
Netgear debuts DIY Wi-Fi for small businesses
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Netgear launches Orbi Pro, the DIY Wi-Fi system tailored for small businesses, offering secure, efficient, and easy-to-install connectivity at AUD $849.
CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
4 trends driving Singapore's hyperscale data center market
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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Key players, from Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft to Alibaba Cloud, have increased their uptake of data center capacity in Singapore.
ESET survey: Lack of funding a major problem for Japan SMBs
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan are struggling to enhance their cybersecurity due to the high costs involved, according to a survey by ESET.
Microsoft sets sights on Aussie SMBs with 365 Business launch
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The company asserts the launch is a significant step in facilitating scale and growth for Australian businesses with up to 300 employees.
SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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SafeStack to run 'Security Big Day Out' seminar in Wellington to help not-for-profit sector with tight budgets.
Xero succession planning helps SMBs prepare for coming retirement wave
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Statistics New Zealand estimates that over the next 10-12 years around 20% of the country’s SMBs will likely retire
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Oracle lets SMBs create custom apps without software expertise
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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The program works through an intuitive visual development interface, with no need for prior development experience...