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ANZ customers spend AUD $656 million on Father's Day
Small Business

ANZ customers spend AUD $656 million on Father's Day

Spending jumped across retail, hospitality and entertainment as ANZ customers marked Father's Day with gifts and outings over the weekend.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australian firms lose work amid skilled staff shortages
Data Analytics

Australian firms lose work amid skilled staff shortages

Australian employers are losing customers and delaying contracts as skilled vacancies linger for weeks, a survey of 214 firms found.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Temu report says more sellers use marketplace in Australia
Digital Transformation

Temu report says more sellers use marketplace in Australia

Small Australian businesses are adding marketplaces to their sales mix as online spending climbs and Temu seeks a bigger local foothold.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Boulders blamed for increase in illegal parking
Small Business

Boulders blamed for increase in illegal parking

Footpath parking has surged in Ōpōtiki after six spaces were removed from Church Street, prompting complaints from struggling retailers.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Last week
OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly
Data Analytics

OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly

New Zealand users are saving hours a week with ChatGPT, as the tool is used for work, budgets, health checks and trip planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Dell launches Pro Essential laptops for small firms
Biometrics

Dell launches Pro Essential laptops for small firms

The new models are 11% thinner and up to 16% lighter, giving small firms portable work PCs with basic security and broader port options.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Reolink launches Father's Day camera sale in Australia
IoT Security

Reolink launches Father's Day camera sale in Australia

Australian shoppers can save up to 34% on Reolink home security cameras as the company splits its Father's Day promotion into two sales windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Parcelhero launches pallet air freight guide for exporters
Supply Chain

Parcelhero launches pallet air freight guide for exporters

UK exporters can now compare, book and ship heavier consignments online as new guidance strips out much of the freight paperwork confusion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
UK firms waste GBP £8.9 billion on unused software
Software-as-a-Service

UK firms waste GBP £8.9 billion on unused software

Unused subscriptions and forgotten renewals are costing UK businesses up to GBP £8.9 billion a year, a new model says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant
Unified Communications

Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant

Malaysian businesses should get faster access to Snom's IP phones and conferencing gear as Telediant takes on distribution and support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Epson launches compact EcoTank printers for home use
Hybrid & Remote Work

Epson launches compact EcoTank printers for home use

Households and small offices could cut printing costs sharply as refillable tanks replace cartridges in Epson's latest compact range.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Zenith Payments appoints Anthony Drury as Chief Executive
Fintech

Zenith Payments appoints Anthony Drury as Chief Executive

The leadership reshuffle signals Zenith Payments' push to broaden services as Australia's payments market faces regulatory and commercial change.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Emburse launches Spend in Australia for finance teams
Software-as-a-Service

Emburse launches Spend in Australia for finance teams

Finance teams in Australia can now track expenses in real time without swapping cards, as Emburse extends Spend beyond the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Paddock to Pantry sales surge as online model grows
Digital Transformation

Paddock to Pantry sales surge as online model grows

The online grocer's sales jumped 197% in a year as centralised fulfilment and nationwide delivery help it challenge New Zealand's duopoly.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Qualcom appoints James Quigley as Field Service Engineer
Artificial Intelligence

Qualcom appoints James Quigley as Field Service Engineer

The hire will bolster on-site IT support for businesses across Ireland as the company expands its Northern Ireland operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
eCapital raises UK funding limit to GBP £10 million
Small Business

eCapital raises UK funding limit to GBP £10 million

Larger mid-market businesses can now access funding up to GBP £10 million, as traditional lenders remain reluctant to back smaller firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Customer Experience

Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape

Rising eCommerce demand and higher vehicle costs are pushing Singapore SMEs to rethink whether owning fleets still makes business sense.

By Alex Lin • 5 min read • Last week
BrightHR launches Fair Work tools for small business
Software-as-a-Service

BrightHR launches Fair Work tools for small business

Small employers could avoid costly wage and classification mistakes as BrightHR adds guided compliance tools to its workforce software.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week