Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 4
YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ecommerce
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holiday season
YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.
Tips to boost festive marketing for UK small businesses
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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collaboration
As the festive season nears, 80% of UK consumers plan to support new small businesses, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to captivate holiday shoppers.
Santander appoints dentsu for global SME trade platform
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Santander has appointed dentsu to enhance its international growth platform for SMEs, targeting 45 markets over the next five years.
Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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it services
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customer service
Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.
Spirit & MyCISO unite to bolster cyber security for SMEs
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Spirit Technology Solutions has partnered with MyCISO to enhance cyber security support for Australian SMEs, addressing their resource limitations.
‘Fear of getting it wrong’ harming SME export potential
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
Red tape and exporters' fears of mistakes are damaging UK's clothing and footwear shipments to the EU, dropping by 18% post-Brexit.
SquareX unveils browser security tech at Melbourne CyberCon
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dlp
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risk & compliance
SquareX unveils its innovative Browser Detection and Response solution at the AISA Melbourne CyberCon 2024, targeting rising browser-based cyber threats.
Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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christmas
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expense management
Australian SMEs are urged to prepare for cash flow challenges this holiday season, with concerns over profitability in retail and logistics sectors.
BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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hcm
A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.
Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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mental health
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employee retention
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sme
Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.
Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
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microsoft
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hp
Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.
Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.
UK SMEs fear cybersecurity risks in remote working era
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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vpns
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encryption
A new study reveals that 23% of UK SMEs view remote working as a significant cybersecurity risk, with many unprepared for potential cyber-attacks.
Accept Cards launches SME-focused cash deposit solution
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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fintech
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cost
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smart
Accept Cards has launched Accept Cash, an innovative solution for SMEs enabling same-day cash deposits amid rising bank branch closures in the UK.
BoardPro appoints Nowaczek as CEO amid profitability news
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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saas
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devops
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apm
BoardPro has appointed Charles Nowaczek as its new CEO, marking a significant milestone as the company announces profitability amid global expansion plans.
FedEx survey shows APAC optimism for holiday sales
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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christmas
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black friday
FedEx's recent survey reveals strong optimism in the Asia Pacific for holiday sales, with 70% of SMEs predicting sales growth, driven by e-commerce.
CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
CybaVerse has secured over GBP £1.1 million in funding and expanded its leadership team, aiming to enhance cyber security for SMEs.
Australian banks missing growth opportunity with SMEs
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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payment technologies
A new report reveals Australian banks are missing out on opportunities with SMEs, as only 40% of customers feel positive about their banking providers.
Prospa launches tools for New Zealand SMEs to enhance growth
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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commerce commission
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prospa
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digital economy
Prospa has launched new financial tools for SMEs, including Bill Pay and expanded loan limits, to ease the pressures on small business owners in New Zealand.
Interparcel warns SMEs on rising supply chain expenses
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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australia post
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automation
Interparcel reports a 10.8% rise in postal charges and a 12% increase in shipping costs, urging SMEs to enhance operational efficiency this season.