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Inland Revenue to improve AIM tax method with help from early adopters
Taxation

Inland Revenue to improve AIM tax method with help from early adopters

Inland Revenue's new Accounting Income Method now has plenty of early adopters and now the focus is on improving the product for year two.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
First national online health and safety register goes live
Risk & Compliance

First national online health and safety register goes live

Businesses in New Zealand can now find verified workplace health and safety experts through a free register launched in Wellington.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Inland Revenue's AIM tax method signs up 1,000+ early adopters
Taxation

Inland Revenue's AIM tax method signs up 1,000+ early adopters

Inland Revenue says that more than 1,100 businesses have signed up to the new Accounting Income Method (AIM) so far.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
EPIC campaign for epic industry
Facebook

EPIC campaign for epic industry

Thousands of new workers will be needed to deliver planned infrastructure investment, putting pressure on contractors to widen the talent pool.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Jul 2018
New solution helps small businesses get paid anywhere, anytime
Marketing Technologies

New solution helps small businesses get paid anywhere, anytime

A common gripe among start-ups and small businesses is the issue of payment, and this new solution from Westpac hopes to resolve that.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Jul 2018
Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs
Small Business

Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs

Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Calling all leaders
Risk & Compliance

Calling all leaders

The two-hour workshop is aimed at small and medium-sized construction firms, helping leaders lift compliance and tackle safety gaps.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
Kiwi businesses taking the lead in fibre adoption
Small Business

Kiwi businesses taking the lead in fibre adoption

A NZ company says Kiwi businesses are right at the top globally when it comes to fibre adoption, but for reasons beyond faster broadband.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Government

Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence

1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country
Supply Chain

Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country

The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'
Fintech

Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'

Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Global Stories

Small Business (SMB) stories

Kaseya survey reveals huge opportunity in data backup for SMBs
Disaster Recovery

Kaseya survey reveals huge opportunity in data backup for SMBs

The fourth annual IT Operations survey of SMBs and midmarket enterprises shows security remains the top concern and data backup is a key opportunity.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
The importance of closer relationships with external IT support
Partner Programmes

The importance of closer relationships with external IT support

CSG's recent survey has shown that SMBs are outsourcing their IT support at an increasing rate, showing opportunity for providers of IT services.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 Business Central in ANZ
Microsoft

Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 Business Central in ANZ

The solution, which integrates with other Microsoft cloud services including Office 365, strips away complexity from day to day business functions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot
Malware

Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot

Despite rigorous training, most SMBs in the US, UK, and Australia feel unprepared for cyber threats, says Webroot, highlighting the evolving nature of attacks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Why 'best-fit' is replacing 'best-of-breed' software solutions
Data Analytics

Why 'best-fit' is replacing 'best-of-breed' software solutions

Businesses are shifting from 'best-of-breed' to 'best-fit' software solutions, prioritising customisation and cost-efficiency over one-size-fits-all approaches.

By Michael Haddon • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
How MSPs help SMBs cut cost and manage risk - Datto
Document Management

How MSPs help SMBs cut cost and manage risk - Datto

They're evolving into virtual CIOs, serving their SMB clients in much the same way as a conventional, in-house CIO.

By Rob Rae • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
How to switch off when you're a small business owner
Fintech

How to switch off when you're a small business owner

Taking time out allows you to focus on those important to you and strengthen relationships, which can be a vital reboot.

By Craig Hudson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018