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FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs
Malware

FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs

As Australian businesses and SMBs start to formulate their budgets for FY18, ESET is underlining the importance of security irrespective of size.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel
Unified Communications

Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel

Lenovo has promoted Brendan Lau to head its PC and smart devices consumer and SMB division, including overseeing the vendor's retail and SMB channel.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
SMB: The importance of business operations when going digital
Digital Transformation

SMB: The importance of business operations when going digital

According to Minter Ellison, up to 85% of IT projects fail to meet their objectives, run significantly late, or cost far more than planned.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?
Cybersecurity insurance

Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?

Almost a third of New South Wales small businesses have fallen victim to cybercrime, believing a limited web presence protects them.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Xero says NZ SMEs losing work-life balance, spending evenings chasing invoices
Fintech

Xero says NZ SMEs losing work-life balance, spending evenings chasing invoices

Unpaid invoices affecting New Zealand small businesses' work-life balance, says Xero research. 71% dread chasing payments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Local firm claims 'Australian-first' for SMB cybersecurity
Distributed Denial of Service

Local firm claims 'Australian-first' for SMB cybersecurity

Australia's Small Business Minister Michael McCormack joined local cybersecurity firm Cyber Plus to announce the launch of a cyber tool 'bundle'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Exclusive interview: Will software replace accountants with new AIM reporting rules?
Fintech

Exclusive interview: Will software replace accountants with new AIM reporting rules?

Bellingham Wallace director Mike Atkinson talks about the evolution of the accountant's role, and why SMBs will still need them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Brennan IT plans aggressive growth amid 20th birthday celebrations
Partner Programmes

Brennan IT plans aggressive growth amid 20th birthday celebrations

From a start-up in a loft to the number one managed services provider (MSP) in Australia, Brennan IT has come a long way in 20 years.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Kiwi SMBs optimistic as growth expectations hit two-year high – ANZ survey
Fintech

Kiwi SMBs optimistic as growth expectations hit two-year high – ANZ survey

Confidence among small businesses in New Zealand is at a two-year high, with activity expectations also rising, according to a survey by ANZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Reckon helps Tauranga business grow and innovate
Fintech

Reckon helps Tauranga business grow and innovate

Tauranga's Textiles Alive thrives with Reckon's nimble accounting tech, driving growth and innovation in the SME sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security
Network Infrastructure

Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security

Managed security service provider Tesserent launched what it calls the first step to providing a fully managed SMB service through a telco partner.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting
Productivity

In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting

Technological development is changing expectations of SMBs and pushing them to find more ways to be more productive.

By David Piggott • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Five ways businesses can gain control of employee expenses and save money
Fintech

Five ways businesses can gain control of employee expenses and save money

Finance departments struggle with expenses process due to paper receipts and spreadsheets, says SaaS firm Concur. Five tips offered to regain control.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Fintech

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero

Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

By Craig Hudson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Kiwi business? Ignoring security? You might face a triple backlash
Cybersecurity

Kiwi business? Ignoring security? You might face a triple backlash

New Zealand's SMB must face up to the reasons why they need better cybersecurity, or risk backlash from the law, customers & partners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey
Facebook

SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey

Businesses that trade internationally learn from more sources and have a higher-than-average number of business-related educational interests.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt
Fintech

Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt

The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Melbourne IT ups SMB marketing push with WME Group acquisition
Management

Melbourne IT ups SMB marketing push with WME Group acquisition

Melbourne IT plans increase its SMB managed marketing play with a $39 million acquisition of digital marketing solutions company WME Group.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017