Small Business (SMB) stories
Higher creator sales and a fresh brand identity signal Markable's push to broaden its user base as platform sales rose 260% year on year.
The hire signals EnGenius's push to expand across North America through partners as it tries to win more cloud networking and security business.
Cross-border payment competition is intensifying as SMEs prioritise faster, more reliable transfers, with 91% planning to switch provider within two years.
Designers working in non-Latin scripts gain more choice as Canva widens typography options for Arabic and South Asian markets.
Distributed offices can now standardise document capture with scanners that protect records, reduce rework and support audits across multiple sites.
More than one million extra sole traders and landlords will be pulled into Making Tax Digital from next April, boosting demand for bookkeepers' guidance.
More than 800 staff will spend less time juggling systems as the bank shifts consumer and business account opening onto one platform.
The funding aims to help five Canadian ventures move from lab validation to market-ready production, tackling emissions, waste and climate risks.
AI tools are exposing smaller firms to faster scams and data leaks, making basic controls and staff training vital to stay resilient.
UK shoppers can now pay with a glance as the fintech seeks to win more tills with 0% merchant fees and triple RevPoints.
Business groups warn the .au rule change could force millions of registrants to prove eligibility again, adding fees and risking lost domains.
AUSTRAC scrutiny and wider Tranche 2 obligations are pushing Australian firms to adopt software that streamlines checks, monitoring and reporting.
Finance teams can now automate invoice collection as late payments continue to squeeze cash flow and working capital at smaller businesses.
Customers will see no change day to day as Pine Services Group adds a long-established Microsoft specialist to widen its Australian ERP footprint.
The new capital will help the fintech expand beyond community banks as local lenders seek growth without adding headcount.
Small firms facing cash-flow pressure can now access funding in as little as 24 hours through ANNA's app, based on trading revenue.
Many SMEs are delaying AI adoption, leaving them exposed to lost productivity as Air IT's new services aim to turn pilots into practical use.
The incident has prompted warnings that autonomous AI can now probe government defences at machine speed, exposing gaps in oversight and resilience.
Australian restaurants using Square can now cut tablet clutter and manage Uber Eats, dine-in orders and stock from one system.
Unemployment at an 11-year high is driving Labour's plan to spend more than GBP £4 billion on jobs and public repairs.