SMB / Small Business stories

Top 4 threats targeting small and medium business in SEA
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"To meet the changing needs of customers, it is essential for this sector to embrace digitalisation, albeit most are skipping the cybersecurity part of it."

Norton unveils new SMB solution with 24/7 triple-lock cybersecurity
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"Owning a very small business often means each member of the team wears different hats, and usually cybersecurity expert isn't one of them."

One New Zealand unites with Google Cloud to drive DX
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OneNZ and Google Cloud has announced a five-year strategic partnership to bolster cloud transformation, and accelerate digitisation efforts across SMBs.

Deciphering the impact of reviews on small businesses in the digital age
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Just as businesses adapt and evolve their strategies, consumers, too, are continually shaping and reshaping their criteria for evaluation.

Securing the supply chain: The imperative of Early Warning Systems
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In using an EWS, business leaders can remove the need for specialist tools while still remaining protected and improving their overall security.

Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio
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The Gen portfolio of solutions for small businesses will help small businesses and scale to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats.

Thryv and Xero partner to simplify financial management for Australian SMBs
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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Thryv and Xero team up to offer real-time, seamless financial management for small businesses in Australia

GoCardless and Xero renew partnership to help SMBs
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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Small businesses around the world are facing some of the most challenging economic conditions in recent history, and the pressure is impacting business owners.

Xero unveils new product innovations to boost efficiencies
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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"Xero is committed to continuously innovating to help businesses streamline time consuming and manual processes."

Avast launches free cybersecurity training for SMBs
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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"Education and training are crucial components for SMBs to have a solid cybersecurity defence, especially for employees."

Half of small biz HRs are worried about losing their job to AI
Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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Almost half of HR leaders are worried AI will take their jobs, but 76% say it streamlines workflows and makes their job easier.

Securing remote management tools boosts business protection
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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To continue to improve efficiency and productivity for an increasingly remote workforce, businesses must address potential security risks head-on.

HostPapa acquires Deluxe's web hosting and logo design businesses
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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The acquisition expands HostPapa's hosting and design businesses and increases the scale of its offering in numerous markets.

Kick start your digital transformation journey with Huawei Cloud
Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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SMBs can now take the simple and secure path of the digital transformation journey with Huawei Cloud, whose enterprise applications will help streamline the process for comprehensive solutions.

Cyber criminals persisting in efforts to infiltrate SMBs - report
Wed, 5th Jul 2023
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The latest Kaspersky Threats to SMB report exposed an ongoing and troubling reality as cyber criminals continue to target SMBs with a range of sophisticated tactics.

Shoppers more likely to purchase a product with influencer support
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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retail
"This is key for impacting consumer purchase decisions, particularly during times of economic uncertainty and for small businesses with a low marketing budget.”

Aussie SMBs increase prices. use own money to combat cash flow woes
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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"Our research uncovers some troubling signs about how Australian small business owners are coping in the face of today's volatile and uncertain economy."

Huawei Cloud supports SMBs with Business Development Platform
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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As the world continues to adapt to and evolve hybrid workspaces following the pandemic, the focus on finding solutions to maintain staff productivity is essential.

ConnectWise announces updates and big wins at recent conference
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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On the current cybersecurity landscape, Jason Magee, Chief Executive Officer of ConnectWise, comments, "We can't sit idly by or use the same methods of the past."

Big business needs new payment strategies for small suppliers
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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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
Tue, 30th May 2023
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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
Wed, 17th May 2023
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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
Tue, 2nd May 2023
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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
Tue, 2nd May 2023
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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.