Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 19

As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.

Robotic Marketer unveils a unified platform combining marketing automation and project management to help SMBs streamline and automate their campaigns.

Small firms are adopting autonomous all-in-one marketing platforms to cut costs and boost efficiency amid rising staff expenses and tech complexities.

AdUnion, a Melbourne-based agency specialising in streaming media, has secured top spots on three major Australian growth lists in 2025.

MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.

Borderless CS offers affordable 24/7 managed cybersecurity services to SMBs, providing expert protection against rising digital threats and compliance support.

Australia could boost its economy by AUD $235 billion in a decade through AI investment, with small businesses driving over half of this growth, research shows.

AI adoption in Australia boosts entry-level jobs by 41%, yet employers report rising workplace stress and a need for stronger AI governance.

Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.

With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.

CASwell launches the CAF-0120, a fan-less AI-powered firewall and VPN gateway for small firms, featuring Intel Atom tech for quiet, efficient cybersecurity.

Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.

Qantas and Airwallex have launched Airwallex Yield for over 625,000 SMEs, enabling returns on idle AUD and USD funds via low-risk money market investments.

Sydney-based insurtech Upcover earns global praise for its AI-driven business insurance platform, expanding fast across Australia and New Zealand.

Pipe launches its embedded capital platform in Australia via Live Payments, enabling SMEs to access pre-approved funding within their existing payment portal.

Melbourne-based GapMaps has launched a Local Area Marketing service using real-world data to help local businesses precisely target customers and cut digital ad waste.

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million job opportunities by 2034, tackling unemployment among Australians facing employment barriers with tech and social partnerships.

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.