SMEs stories
Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
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tasmania
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nsw
Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.
Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
3 days ago
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asx
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funding
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crowdfunding
An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.
Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion
4 days ago
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Airwallex has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence to provide retail investment products, broadening its financial services. The move follows the launch of Airwallex Yield for wholesale customers.
Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation
4 days ago
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physical security
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regulation
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content creation
The EU AI Act, effective from 1 August 2024, presents a landmark regulatory framework for AI, sparking discussion on its implications for innovation, compliance, and legal complexity in the tech sector across the European Union.
Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034
4 days ago
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.
BlackBerry launches CylanceMDR Pro to tackle cyber threats
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
BlackBerry unveils CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-driven managed detection and response service, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for SMEs without major infrastructure changes.
AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools
Last week
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ai
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content creation
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productivity
Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.
Employment Hero's SmartMatch tool slashes recruitment time
Last week
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recruitment
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integration
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smes
Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch tool to cut two weeks from recruitment, easing the burden on SMEs. Offering live candidate searches, SMEs gain a competitive edge.
UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
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crowdfunding
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redundancies
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smes
A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.
FedEx launches handbooks to boost SME e-commerce in China, Japan
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japan
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wechat
FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's e-commerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.
Robotic Marketer launches AI-driven marketing programme for SMEs
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ai
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mitel
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oracle
Robotic Marketer launches Come Market Your Business with Me, designed to streamline marketing for Australian small businesses using AI.
Amazon expands generative AI listing tools for European sellers
Last month
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ai
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amazon
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customer service
Amazon expands its generative AI listing tools across Europe, aiding SMEs in creating and enriching product listings, with early adoption showing significant benefits.
Survey reveals key challenges for SMEs in Australia & NZ
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recruitment
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inflation
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nz
A Pin Payments survey reveals Australian SMEs are most concerned about cybercrime, while New Zealand SMEs struggle with late payments, economic hardships hitting both.
Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador
Last month
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martech
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commerce systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.
Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service
Last month
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.
Acquirz appoints George Gallot as new Group Account Director
Last month
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edutech
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higher education
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smes
Cheltenham’s Acquirz appoints George Gallot as Group Account Director amid record 200% growth, enhancing their leading B2B data and email marketing services.
AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds
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fintechs
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financial systems
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A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.
Tech investment can help small businesses stay ahead of impending IR reforms
Last month
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risk & compliance
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legislation
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ir
With Australia's Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act set to take effect soon, small businesses must adopt tech investments to avert looming compliance challenges and penalties.
Rise of Cybersecurity as a Service in the digital age
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ransomware
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
As cyber threats grow more complex, organisations turn to Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) for scalable, expert-led protection, leveraging cloud-based solutions to fortify defences and ensure compliance.
UK SMEs eye global expansion despite banking challenges
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fintechs
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regulation
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brexit
A new report by IFX Payments reveals that 78% of UK SMEs are set to expand globally despite facing challenges from ring-fencing regulations and Brexit.