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Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants
Unified Communications

Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants

The inaugural winners of the Ora Dreams grants have showcased innovation and entrepreneurship to help them get to where they are today.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth
Unified Communications

Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth

Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Boost for SMEs as first Kiwi equity crowd-funding completes in style...
Crowdfunding

Boost for SMEs as first Kiwi equity crowd-funding completes in style...

New Zealand's first equity crowdfunding offer reaches stretch target of $700,000 after less than two weeks on the market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014
Govt launches toolkit to help SMEs protect online business
Cybersecurity

Govt launches toolkit to help SMEs protect online business

Govt unveils a new, free toolkit aimed at bolstering cyber security for SMEs, in partnership with Vodafone, to safeguard online business activities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014
Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption
Unified Communications

Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption

Manufacturing, wholesale, retail, & hospitality sectors are leading the way in online business in New Zealand. 41% of SMEs now have a website.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014
Digital divide widens between online-savvy & online-cautious SMEs
Unified Communications

Digital divide widens between online-savvy & online-cautious SMEs

As online technologies continue to boost revenue for small businesses, the divide between online-savvy and online-cautious is growing.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Use of technology in small Kiwi business on the rise
Fintech

Use of technology in small Kiwi business on the rise

The Five Year MYOB Business Monitor Report shows use of technology in small businesses in New Zealand is on the up and up.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Unified Communications

Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?

New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Reading, writing and... code?
EduTech

Reading, writing and... code?

There is much debate about what should be done about information and communication technology in the school curriculum.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2014
Kiwi SMEs see highest growth levels in five years...
Fintech

Kiwi SMEs see highest growth levels in five years...

New Zealand's SMEs report strongest growth in five years, signalling a nationwide economic upturn beyond Auckland and Christchurch.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2014
Kiwi SMEs... Which political party do you trust with NZ's future?
Government

Kiwi SMEs... Which political party do you trust with NZ's future?

New Zealand SMEs still want policies to reduce their compliance burden, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor survey.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2014
$150k and counting... Digital Kiwi SMEs bask in higher revenues
Small Business

$150k and counting... Digital Kiwi SMEs bask in higher revenues

SMEs in New Zealand benefit from digital marketing, with average annual revenue $150k higher than non-engaged SMEs, says Yellow survey.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Kiwi SMEs set for improved cash-flow thanks to Xero
Fintech

Kiwi SMEs set for improved cash-flow thanks to Xero

Kiwi SMEs to boost cash flow with new Xero and Optimizer deal, offering low cost credit card payments through Swipe HQ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Govt: SMEs crucial for Kiwi business growth
Government

Govt: SMEs crucial for Kiwi business growth

The New Zealand government has opened a new SME Research Hub in Wellington to provide information and support for small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014
MYOB enhances cloud offering with minority start-up stake
Fintech

MYOB enhances cloud offering with minority start-up stake

MYOB buys into Kounta, boosting cloud offerings with a new, integrated POS solution set to revolutionize SME operations in NZ and Aus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
A tale of two halves as NZ SMB IT spending passes $2.1 billion mark
Small Business

A tale of two halves as NZ SMB IT spending passes $2.1 billion mark

SMB spending in New Zealand grew by only 0.7% in 2013, but excluding hardware, the market expanded by 3.5%. Medium sized businesses are the star segment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014
SMEs expecting bumper year following five-year growth high...
Fintech

SMEs expecting bumper year following five-year growth high...

New Zealand's SME sector has contributed to the country's 'rockstar economy' with the highest levels of annual revenue growth seen in over four years.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014
Cisco Capital: Why NZ businesses should consider ICT financing…
Cisco

Cisco Capital: Why NZ businesses should consider ICT financing…

In New Zealand's business environment today, customers need to decide not only what to buy, but how to buy it.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014