SMEs stories
Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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global economy
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food security
Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.
NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses
3 days ago
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.
SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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productivity
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.
Ignition launches AutoPricing tools to ease price updates
3 days ago
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ai
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productivity
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revenue management
Ignition has launched AutoPricing, a new tool designed to assist professional services businesses in implementing bulk price increases easily and efficiently.
Singapore unveils AI-driven future in 2025 budget plan
3 days ago
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storage
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martech
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cdp
In a landmark 2025 budget, Singapore aims to enhance its AI-driven economy with major investments in workforce development and sustainable tech, say officials.
Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders
5 days ago
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expense management
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startup ecosystem
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smes
Zeller has launched its all-in-one financial solution, Zeller for Startups, to support Australian tech founders who feel neglected by traditional banks.
QBE report reveals emerging challenges for Singapore SMEs
5 days ago
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breach prevention
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ai
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inflation
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.
IoT cybersecurity devices to double to 28 billion by 2028
6 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
A Juniper Research study forecasts the number of Internet of Things devices protected by cybersecurity will double to 28 billion by 2028, amid rising complexity.
Black Pearl Group launches Bebop, AI sales platform
Last week
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data analytics
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digital marketing
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advertising
Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.
Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Last week
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data protection
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
SMEs in Singapore could miss out on SGD $800m annually
Last week
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inflation
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smes
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syfe
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.
JMAN Group leads UK's first data-backed equity exit
Last week
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data platform
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data insights
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smes
JMAN Group has made history as the first data specialist recognised as an adviser in a private equity exit in the UK, enhancing the role of data in investments.
Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs
This month
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employment
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global expansion
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smes
Employment Hero has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue in the UK, now exceeding GBP £125 million, and increased its workforce by 60%.
CybaVerse launches AI platform for MSP security solutions
This month
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
CybaVerse has launched its new AI platform aimed at Managed Service Providers, enhancing security delivery and expanding revenue opportunities as cyber threats rise.
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
Last month
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leadership
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entrepreneurship
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smes
Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.
Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip
Last month
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smes
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revenue
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job moves
Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in economic optimism, coinciding with the appointment of Rebecca Drew as Managing Director.
Government support gaps hinder UK tech innovation growth
Last month
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grants
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venture capital
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smes
An expert panel has raised concerns about government support for UK tech innovation, highlighting gaps that threaten the growth of SMEs seeking R&D funding.
Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop
Last month
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cba
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smes
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cash flow
A CommBank survey reveals almost 80% of Australian small to medium businesses struggled with cash flow last year, prompting various strategies for relief.
Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Last month
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investment
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entrepreneurship
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business support
Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Last month
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fintech
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payment technologies
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smes
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.