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Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 19

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.
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Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.
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Kiwi retailers shouldn’t fear Amazon, they should leverage it – eCommerce expert
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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New Zealand businesses should embrace Amazon's entry into Australia as an opportunity, says expert. Amazon is an enabler, not a competitor.
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HPE announces new storage and server offerings for SMBs
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
HPE is introducing a mix of systems, networking solutions, storage and financing programs, across the SMB spectrum ranging from 1 – 1000 employees.
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Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Over 5,000 exporting SMEs globally were asked to consider the online tools that help them sell internationally.