CMC Markets has entered a three-year partnership with KiwiHarvest to support its mission of addressing Aotearoa’s pressing hunger and food waste crises.

Ongoing economic uncertainty has driven Australian organisations to explore new ways to improve their operations and maintain their competitive edge.

After a year of unexpected challenges for CFOs, they are looking increasingly to automation and technology to manage what comes their way.

A recession, without a doubt, will cause disruption and with disruption comes challenges, including labour shortages, budget cuts and much more.

As we enter this period of economic turbulence and consumers look to reduce non-essential spending, retail is likely to be one of the sectors that’s hit the hardest.

We have seen gig workers multiply with the cost-of-living crisis, which has forced 5.2 million workers to take on extra jobs in order to alleviate ongoing financial pressures.

Data is at the heart of digital business, and managing data and related infrastructure with proper strategy and planning will be key to business success.

As the global economy continually adapts to the impact caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and an impending recession, the value of data is rising.

The tech sector has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible, and this year has already seen major innovations in areas such as Generative AI and Digital Immune Systems.

Finding IT talent is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for those most in demand, including software developers and analysts.

Just like practically every other industry across the board, the IT sector is also seeing its fair share of price increases, with pressure coming from all angles.

Tech companies in New Zealand appear to be taking a cautious approach to hiring amid fears of a looming recession, as their overseas counterparts cut tens of thousands of jobs.

Despite impressive performance this year, mid-sized operators are not resting on their laurels, and are aware of the need to prepare for uncertainty."

The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.

The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.

As Australia faces recession, a shortage of skilled workers and a lengthy recovery, employers must see this as an opportunity, not just a necessity.

Eight in ten marketers identify macroeconomic uncertainties that have reduced their organisation's, team's, and client's budgets.

In COVID-19’s wake, more than 287,000 MSMEs joined JakPreneur, a collaborative government platform that links entrepreneurs and stakeholders

Let's face it, an economic downturn is the last thing any business leader wants or needs. But market conditions are different to the last time we've seen something like this.

With recession and inflation in the mix, pursuing the right opportunities and accessing the right people have both become challenging.

In the wake of COVID-19, and as the spectre of recession once again looms, it’s a timely reminder to review your technology and make sure you’re getting ongoing value from your investment.

34% of Aussie SMEs would not survive more than 6 months of economic downturn, with 14% unable to survive a recession at all.  

We’ve all heard about the recession, haven’t we? In fact, we’ve been beaten on the head with it, ambushed by it jumping out from under the bed.