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Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion
Marketing Technologies

Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion

Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Kiwi retailers shouldn't fear Amazon, they should leverage it – eCommerce expert
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi retailers shouldn't fear Amazon, they should leverage it – eCommerce expert

New Zealand businesses should embrace Amazon's entry into Australia as an opportunity, says expert. Amazon is an enabler, not a competitor.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
HPE announces new storage and server offerings for SMBs
Storage

HPE announces new storage and server offerings for SMBs

HPE is introducing a mix of systems, networking solutions, storage and financing programs, across the SMB spectrum ranging from 1 – 1000 employees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year
Malware

Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year

Datto has revealed the results of its latest study of ransomware around the world that are concerning to say the very least.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Email scammers targeting SMBs under guise of accounting software
Fintech

Email scammers targeting SMBs under guise of accounting software

Cybercrime networks may be chasing smaller businesses who don't have a dedicated infosec or IT team to help defend against scams.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors
Marketing Technologies

Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors

SMBs often find creating groups and participating on social media a good way to gain exposure, but we can't always control how they're used.

By Rebecca Caroe • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Cloud set to democratise AI for SMBs – Salesforce Area VP
Customer Relationship Management

Cloud set to democratise AI for SMBs – Salesforce Area VP

Businesses who take the opportunity to leverage business intelligence from AI will be smarter, faster and more productive.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools
Digital Signage

Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools

A third of SMEs with a website say they receive less than 50 visitors each week, whereas 25% had no idea about their web traffic numbers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Update lets businesses manage their listing from Google Search page
Marketing Technologies

Update lets businesses manage their listing from Google Search page

Businesses with complete listings on Google are twice as likely to gain customer trust and 38% more likely to attract in-store visits.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Digital marketing startup launches with Xero partnership
Fintech

Digital marketing startup launches with Xero partnership

New software startup Boma Marketing has created an app that simplifies digital marketing for small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey
Facebook

Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey

Over 5,000 exporting SMEs globally were asked to consider the online tools that help them sell internationally.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Surge in support for Labour party from small businesses
Fintech

Surge in support for Labour party from small businesses

'Jacindamaina' has seen a dramatic rise in support for Labour, according to the latest research by accounting software provider MYOB.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Compliance and automation the big election issues for SMBs
Fintech

Compliance and automation the big election issues for SMBs

Reckon surveyed 1500 of its clients across a number of different industries – from accounting and bookkeeping through to construction and IT.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace
Small Business

Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace

New Zealanders launch Gustav, a portable toolbox doubling as a laptop stand, to enhance flexible working spaces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
ANZ awarded best small business bank by CANSTAR
Small Business

ANZ awarded best small business bank by CANSTAR

ANZ wins CANSTAR Bank of the Year - Small Business Award for 2017, recognising its commitment to supporting small businesses in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme
Small Business

Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme

More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation's Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
New platform helps home buyers find and compare real estate agents
Small Business

New platform helps home buyers find and compare real estate agents

RealEstatePros launches in NZ, offering a seamless way to vet and select trusted local real estate agents, revolutionising industry transparency.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark
Small Business

NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark

61% of New Zealand SMEs are using websites to sell products/services. However, 40% are still not online. Will they be able to compete with Amazon?.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017