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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
Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN
Endpoint Protection

Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN

Trusted Metrics and Onesecure Asia are partnering up to deliver US-developed Security Operations Center (SOC) technology to Singapore and ASEAN.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th 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

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists
Physical Security

Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists

The two finalists will compete in Auckland for national recognition after Simply Group’s utility and energy arms earned Deloitte Fast50 spots.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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
Two more businesses go Around the Block
eLearning

Two more businesses go Around the Block

Small Kiwi businesses can now spot workplace hazards in bakeries and collision repair workshops more easily through WorkSafe’s tool.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks
Malware

Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks

Rising digital dependence is exposing businesses and households to more phishing scams, malware and other attacks, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Employers equally frustrated by employment system
Human Capital Management

Employers equally frustrated by employment system

Small businesses risk fines and claims because frequent workplace law changes leave many owners unclear on their obligations, experts say.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Your chance to celebrate site safety
Education, Learning & Training

Your chance to celebrate site safety

Construction firms and safety professionals will gather in Auckland on 8 November as Site Safe honours award winners and new graduates.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017