SMEs stories
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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
3 days ago
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venture capital
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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.
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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.
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Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion
4 days ago
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asic
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airwallex
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smes
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.
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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.
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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.
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BlackBerry launches CylanceMDR Pro to tackle cyber threats
Last week
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FedEx launches handbooks to boost SME e-commerce in China, Japan
This month
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whatsapp
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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.
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Robotic Marketer launches AI-driven marketing programme for SMEs
Last month
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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.
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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.
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Survey reveals key challenges for SMEs in Australia & NZ
Last month
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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ai
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.
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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.
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Rise of Cybersecurity as a Service in the digital age
Last month
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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.
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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.