Cash flow stories

QBE Insurance's annual SME surveys reveal challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore and Hong Kong, highlighting rising costs and AI adoption concerns.

Cardiff's Menna.ai is set to enhance UK small businesses' financial management with its AI-powered assistant, now inviting early access sign-ups.

Nasuni has reported a remarkable 26% revenue increase in FY24, reaching a valuation of $1.2 billion and expanding its workforce across the UK and Ireland.

Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore are at risk of losing SGD $800 million each year by keeping cash in low-yield bank accounts.

A CommBank survey reveals almost 80% of Australian small to medium businesses struggled with cash flow last year, prompting various strategies for relief.

Cisco Systems New Zealand reports a strong financial year ending 31 July 2024, with net profit soaring 65.4% to NZD 4.94 million despite a slight revenue dip.

Harvey Norman New Zealand reports a 6.1% drop in revenue to NZD $1.05 billion for FY2024, yet maintains profitability with a net profit of NZD $33.4 million.

Despite rising costs and economic pressures, nearly 47% of Australia's small businesses foresee improved cash flow by 2025, revealing growing optimism.

A Prospa survey reveals many New Zealand SMEs view summer as vital, with 43% expecting better conditions despite economic challenges ahead.

Harvey Norman reports a turnaround with a profit of NZD 9.86 million for the year despite a 10.4% fall in revenue to NZD 62.04 million.

JB Hi-Fi NZ reported a 12.3% revenue increase to NZD $327.9 million for FY2024 but faced significant losses due to rising operating expenses.

Cisco Australia has reported a mixed fiscal performance for 2024, with revenue down to AUD $2,274.9 million but service revenue up by 8.1%.

Zoom Communications has reported a 3.6% increase in revenue for Q3 2025, reaching USD $1,177.5 million, while key AI innovations drive user growth.

Australian small businesses are set to face significant challenges in 2025, grappling with rising costs, competition, and inadequate government support.

CrowdStrike has reported impressive third-quarter results for fiscal 2025, with Annual Recurring Revenue surpassing USD $4 billion and quarterly revenues reaching USD $1.01 billion.

Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.

Australian SMEs are urged to prepare for cash flow challenges this holiday season, with concerns over profitability in retail and logistics sectors.

The New Zealand Government is set to implement eInvoicing across all agencies by 2026, promising faster payments and improved accuracy for businesses.

Michael Gould, founder of Anaplan, has launched a new business planning software venture, Kaleidoscope, from his home in North Yorkshire.