SMB / Small Business stories

Big business needs new payment strategies for small suppliers
3 days ago
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While the other end of town enjoys regular pay cycles and pontificates about bonus structures, small businesses simply need to be paid on time.

Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance
6 days ago
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insurance
BizCover is disrupting the global insurance sector and has become a leader in commercial insurance technology distribution.

Australia punching above its weight when it comes to entrepreneurship
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Australian entrepreneurs are punching well above their weight, ranking third in the world when considering their direct impact on GDP.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Socialsuite
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Brad Gurrie, CEO of Socialsuite, tells us more about the company, its offering, where it is focused next, and how to get in touch.

Exclusive: Socialsuite simplifies ESG for small caps and private companies
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Socialsuite is on a mission to make ESG simpler and help ensure all enterprises can demonstrate the change they are making.

Aircall launches new AI features to increase productivity
Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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Aircall is launching new AI features that provide transcription capabilities for sales and support teams looking to increase performance and productivity.

Exclusive: Thryv continues to champion for small businesses
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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saas
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cloud services
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crm
Thryv focuses on service-based small business owners, those with deep relationships with their customers, and those requiring repeat business and loyalty.

Dicker Data welcomes NETGEAR to list of distributors
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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netgear
Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the SMB and Professional AV range of switches along with home and gaming solutions.

Cloud services market set to surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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cloud adoption
The cloud services market will surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033, as growing demand for cloud-based solutions among SMEs drive the adoption of cloud services.

Qualys expands cloud platform, introduces all-inclusive cybersecurity packages
Tue, 14th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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risk
Qualys has announced the expansion of its TruRisk platform to serve the needs of both large enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses.

Dicker Data brought on as WatchGuard's ANZ distributor
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the entire range of WatchGuard’s products in the Australian market, joining Dicker Data NZ.

Difficulties ahead for Aussie mid-sized businesses
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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cyber risk
Despite impressive performance this year, mid-sized operators are not resting on their laurels, and are aware of the need to prepare for uncertainty."

Xero reveals slowdown in Australian small businesses
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.

Xero reveals slowdown in Australian small businesses
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.

Five tech trends for small businesses to watch in 2023
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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ai
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metaverse
Technology advancements are continuously reshaping not only the way we work but how organisations fundamentally operate across nearly every industry.

Telstra, Check Point deliver cybersecurity tools for SMBs
Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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cybersecurity
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telstra
The enhanced cyber protection joint offer now includes solutions for email and collaboration, helping to address some key risks for small business owners.

SMBs remain optimistic despite gloomy economic forecasts
Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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The 2022 Sendle Small Business survey uncovers how small businesses are feeling about growth and sustainability as they head into the new year.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from DigitalOcean
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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cloud services
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Gabe Monroy, Chief Product Officer at DigitalOcean, joins us today to give us more insight into the companies innovations and market presence.

Xero reveals declining Australian small business performance
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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The Index fell 13 points in October to 115 points, driven by four sub-metrics: sales, wages, jobs, and time to be paid.

Big business and government are key to eInvoicing uptake
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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government
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xero
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Xero this week hosted key government and business leaders in its Sydney office to discuss the benefits of accelerating eInvoicing adoption.

Blackpearl Group announces intention to list on the NZX
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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cloud services
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nzx
The company says that its proprietary private platform, the Pearl Engine, is the cornerstone of organic growth for both built and acquired technologies.

Exclusive: PaySauce lets you focus on growing your business
Mon, 21st Nov 2022
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payroll systems
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hcm
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payment gateways
PaySauce makes payroll software, simplifying the way employers manage digital contracts, timesheets, payroll, banking and filing.

DigitalOcean expanding presence with Sydney data centre
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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cloud services
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digitalocean
DigitalOcean has announced a new data centre in Sydney, expanding its global presence and providing stronger compute capabilities to small businesses with low-latency links to North America and Asia.

OpenText survey finds SMBs sweet spot for ransomware attacks
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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hackers
Findings show growing concern about ransomware attacks, the impact of geopolitical tensions and rising inflation rates.