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Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories
IT Industry

Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories

Her consultancy's international growth and a maternity-leave setback have put Gemma Manning in the running for two national AusMumpreneur Awards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Firewalla launches Gold Plus SFP security appliance
Virtual Private Networks

Firewalla launches Gold Plus SFP security appliance

Mixed fibre and copper networks get a single security hub as the new appliance targets small businesses and advanced users for USD $759.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Dext appoints Young and Wood to UK leadership team
Software-as-a-Service

Dext appoints Young and Wood to UK leadership team

Accounting firms face fresh pressure to adapt as Dext adds a former HMRC tax chief and fintech veteran to steer UK and Ireland growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Qupital raises USD $300 million in new funding push
Fintech

Qupital raises USD $300 million in new funding push

The funding will help the Hong Kong-based fintech expand lending to online merchants across Asia and the US as demand for trade finance grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow
Software-as-a-Service

Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow

Broader e-invoicing rules are pushing Link4 beyond invoice delivery into compliance and cross-border trade services for businesses in Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
An open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers
Digital Transformation

An open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers

AI will reshape accountancy, but employers still need graduates who can provide judgement, trust and reassurance when businesses face uncertainty.

By Steve Hare • 3 min read • Yesterday

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Xero launches Irish VAT tool for accountants & bookkeepers
Digital Transformation

Xero launches Irish VAT tool for accountants & bookkeepers

Irish practices could save hours of manual work as VAT 3 and annual Return of Trading Details are prepared from one data set.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks
Westpac

Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks

Businesses using credit cards are losing insurance, longer grace periods and reward value as major lenders trim perks amid card reforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Today
$6.2m water main project set to disrupt Hastings for 11 months
Disaster Recovery

$6.2m water main project set to disrupt Hastings for 11 months

Central Hastings businesses face parking curbs and possible road closures for nearly a year as a new drinking water trunk main is built.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Today
MYOB widens AI BAS beta to Australian small employers
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB widens AI BAS beta to Australian small employers

The update adds payroll-linked compliance checks for an estimated 920,000 Australian small businesses as MYOB trials the tool with employers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Data unlocking the 'most under-rated safety control'
Data Analytics

Data unlocking the 'most under-rated safety control'

Procurement choices can shape workplace risk long before a worker arrives on site, as Australia's safety experts warn of gaps in visibility.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Today
Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit
Human Capital Management

Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit

Most Australian businesses are losing revenue as vacancies linger for 5.8 months on average, a survey has found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Oboloo launches free online procurement course for SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Oboloo launches free online procurement course for SMEs

SMEs facing tight margins could cut costs and reduce supplier risk through a new 10-module procurement course from Oboloo.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Bishop Fleming hires ex-PwC partner to lead deals team
Small Business

Bishop Fleming hires ex-PwC partner to lead deals team

Rising South West deal activity has prompted Bishop Fleming to strengthen its advisory arm with a veteran due diligence specialist from PwC.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
YouLend & Dojo hit GBP £2 billion SME funding mark
Fintech

YouLend & Dojo hit GBP £2 billion SME funding mark

More than 30,000 UK merchants have tapped the scheme as small firms struggle with cash flow and a funding gap estimated at GBP £1.6 billion to GBP £4.1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Train passenger numbers jump 38% on first weekday of Auckland's City Rail Link
Small Business

Train passenger numbers jump 38% on first weekday of Auckland's City Rail Link

Auckland commuters are already seeing faster trips and more footfall for nearby shops, though some businesses are holding off on extra staffing.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Yesterday
'Town is dead': Businesses look to leave Rotorua CBD after parking changes
Small Business

'Town is dead': Businesses look to leave Rotorua CBD after parking changes

Shops in Rotorua's CBD say sales have fallen sharply since new parking rules began, with some owners now planning to move out.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Yesterday
ChatGPT search links New Zealanders to unsafe sites
Malware

ChatGPT search links New Zealanders to unsafe sites

New Zealand users risk fake login pages and scam sites after ChatGPT search results were found pointing to unsafe links and downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday