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Business support stories

Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads

The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Wellington council steps in to support businesses

Retail and hospitality firms in Wellington will get relief from fees, parking charges and rates as the city seeks to cushion Omicron losses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes online, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tradespeople and is now targeting 150 tiling businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

New responsibilities under Level Two and Three

Contractors must now issue travel letters and display QR posters as COVID-19 rules tighten across Alert Levels 2 and 3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Aug 2020

Education, Learning & Training

A budget for our times

New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020

Supply Chain

Where to from here for small business?

Small firms face months of cashflow pain as the wages subsidy runs thin and landlords and utilities keep billing during lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020

Global Stories

Business support stories

EduTech

Freepik launches AI-powered enterprise service for large firms

Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Business support

Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise

A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Digital Transformation

ArrowSphere AI platform boosts partner cloud strategies

Arrow Electronics has enhanced its ArrowSphere AI platform, enabling channel partners to transform cloud business strategies with customised AI assistants.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee to boost ASEAN growth strategy

Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee as Group Managing Director, Growth Industries, for Asia-Pacific, signifying a commitment to digital and sustainability transformation in the ASEAN region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Manufacturing

An efficient supply chain formula for all manufacturers

Technology also helps increase decision velocity, enabling manufacturers to mitigate the impact of interruptions and keep supply chains running smoothly.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Ingram Micro Cloud launches support team for ANZ partners

Ingram Micro Cloud has launched a local customer support team in Australia and New Zealand to assist channel partners.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021

Partner Programmes

Epicor launches partner support program in wake of COVID-19

Epicor launches 'Fit for the Future' program to support partners in building business resilience amid current challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Business support stories

Supply Chain

BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers

BT has won a Silver Award from the UK Fair Payment Code for paying 95% of invoices within 60 days, leading the telecom sector in fair supplier payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Digital Transformation

Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Support

Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme

Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Investment

Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth

Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation

Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024