Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 22
Reolink unveils up to 55% off smart security cameras for Black Friday
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Reolink slashes prices up to 55% on smart security cameras, including the Argus Eco Pro, in its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.
Australia urged to bridge research gap with better AI adoption
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Australia faces urgent calls to improve AI adoption and bridge its innovation gap, ranking 105th globally for turning research into commercial success.
Australian small businesses face readiness gap in adopting AI tools
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.
Supply Nation's festive catalogue highlights women-led Indigenous firms
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Supply Nation's 2025 Festive Season Catalogue spotlights women-led Indigenous businesses offering unique gifts across food, fashion, art and wellness in Australia.
MYOB wins Australian innovation award for Solo app for sole operators
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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MYOB wins the Australian Financial Review's innovation award for its Solo app, helping 1.6 million sole operators manage finances and admin with AI tools.
Small businesses faster at fixing cyber flaws as AI risk grows
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
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Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.
Dell launches affordable Pro Essential PCs for Australian SMBs
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Dell launches affordable Pro Essential laptops and desktops in Australia, offering SMBs secure, durable PCs with cloud-based IT management and sustainability features.
TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
AI set to boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion
Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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AI could boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion annually by 2030, driving productivity, wage growth, and small business benefits, a new report finds.
Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise
Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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Despite 74% of Australian SMBs recognising branded merchandise boosts credibility, 55% still do not use it to enhance their business image.
Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital to embed financing in apps
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital, enabling platforms to embed finance offers directly into apps, boosting revenue and easing access to funding for businesses.
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.
Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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supply chain
Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.
SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.
Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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food technology
Cooee Native Superfoods' Indigenous-inspired cookies will be served on Qantas domestic flights, reaching over 500,000 passengers nationwide in the next year.
PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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data protection
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crypto
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payment technologies
PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.
KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.
SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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oracle
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Tom Holland's Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.
Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.