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Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC
Data Analytics

Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise
Data Protection

SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market
Enterprise Resource Planning

SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

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Small Business (SMB) stories

AI set to boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion
Hyperscale

AI set to boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion

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.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise
Partner Programmes

Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise

Despite 74% of Australian SMBs recognising branded merchandise boosts credibility, 55% still do not use it to enhance their business image.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Digital Transformation

Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period
Small Business

Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period

As liquidation rises 31.9%, NZ small businesses face a tough holiday battle for staff, cashflow and compliance to keep operations thriving beyond survival mode.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation
DevOps

Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation

Devolutions has acquired PowerShell Universal and welcomed its creator to enhance IT automation for SMBs and mid-market organisations globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses
Small Business

BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses

BDC and Community Futures have launched a $100m fund to boost financing and advisory support for rural businesses across Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation

Canada commits funding to New Media Manitoba for AI integration, boosting digital innovation, job creation, and SME support in the province.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise
Supply Chain

NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise

The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide
Small Business

Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide

Cooee Native Superfoods' Indigenous-inspired cookies will be served on Qantas domestic flights, reaching over 500,000 passengers nationwide in the next year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia
Data Protection

PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs
Smart Home

CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs

CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations
Digital Transformation

KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations

KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists
Crypto

Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists

Mobile wallets are gaining popularity with young UK shoppers, while older generations continue to prefer debit and credit cards for online purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector
Email Security

New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector

A New Zealand AI tool, CheckMyBuilder, helps homeowners and businesses spot risks with builders for NZD $49, using public records to flag issues before contracts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Wallix unveils PAM Core to boost mid-sized firms' cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Wallix unveils PAM Core to boost mid-sized firms' cybersecurity

Wallix launches Wallix One PAM Core, a SaaS tool boosting mid-sized firms' cybersecurity by managing privileged access without major IT changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025