Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 23

HP has appointed Multimedia Technology as its Tier-1 distributor for Z workstations and AI solutions across Australia, enhancing SMB access to advanced computing.

Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.

Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.

Pax8 launches Agent Store to enable MSPs to build, deploy, and monetise AI solutions tailored for SMBs across sectors like finance and healthcare.

Cricut launches new craft materials and a Lavender Joy Xtra bundle, available exclusively at Harvey Norman and Spotlight for AUD $550.

Pax8 unveils the Managed Intelligence Provider Playbook, guiding MSPs to lead SMB AI adoption with outcome-focused services and agentic workflows.

Finance leaders are harnessing AI and automation to boost agility, cut costs, and drive growth amid rising interest rates and supply chain woes.

Research shows 79% of Australian small businesses linking milestone celebrations with better performance, yet only 21% take time to mark achievements.

ANZ warns Australian small businesses to stay vigilant as scams cause AUD $84 million losses amid rising cybercrime threats in 2024.

Acronis teams up with CyberCert to help Australian MSPs streamline SMB cybersecurity certification via a unified platform meeting SMB1001 standards.

Cyber insurance among Australian small businesses has surged 50% amid rising cybercrime threats, with incidents costing an average of AUD $49,600 each.

Zyxel Networks launches six affordable WiFi 7 access points for SMEs, expanding its portfolio to 13 models for diverse business environments.

Pax8 has appointed Tom Gavin as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to lead global marketing and advance its AI and managed intelligence initiatives.

Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.

A study reveals 31% of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to impact marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption.

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access, a hybrid SASE service offering Zero Trust security for MSPs and IT teams to protect remote and hybrid workforces.

Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.

Open Banking in Australia could boost the economy by AUD $10 billion annually as consumer data sharing and digital services usage rapidly grow.

PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.

Business leaders can build resilience amid economic uncertainty by modernising finance operations, improving cash flow, and leveraging technology to capture growth opportunities.