Recession stories - Page 2
Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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it services
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inflation
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immigration
Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.
NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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microsoft
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nz
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recession
Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.
MTF Finance appoints law firm CEO to lead credit function
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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gallaway cook allan
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recession
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job moves
MTF Finance appoints Rowena Davenport to lead its credit function, offering strategic support and leveraging new systems to make better credit decisions.
Difficulties ahead for Aussie mid-sized businesses
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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fintechs
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financial systems
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smb
Mid-sized operators are emerging from 2022 with strong results, benefiting from flexibility, according to MYOB research.
Xero reveals slowdown in Australian small businesses
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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fintechs
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financial systems
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smb
The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.
Xero reveals slowdown in Australian small businesses
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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fintechs
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financial systems
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smb
The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.
How smart businesses attract top remote talent in a post-COVID world
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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talent retention
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skills gap
As Australia faces recession, a shortage of skilled workers and a lengthy recovery, employers must see this as an opportunity, not just a necessity.
HubSpot reveals marketing budget decline in Singapore
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Eight in ten marketers identify macroeconomic uncertainties that have reduced their organisation's, team's, and client's budgets.
Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional Vice President for Australia & New Zealand
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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saas
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concur
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telco
Software provider Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional VP for Australia and New Zealand to help firms manage cloud costs and budget waste.
COVID-19 relief innovation takes 2022 SAS Hackathon crown
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
In COVID-19’s wake, more than 287,000 MSMEs joined JakPreneur, a collaborative government platform that links entrepreneurs and stakeholders.
Use the downturn to set your business up well for the upswing
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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inflation
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financial results
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leadership
How can businesses navigate an economic downturn? Invest in compliance, marketing, R&D, and customer service, say experts.
Four ways to approach post-pandemic business challenges
Thu, 1st Sep 2022
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digital transformation
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investment
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covid-19
With recession and inflation in the mix, pursuing the right opportunities and accessing the right people have both become challenging.
5 practical ways to fight recession with automation
Mon, 29th Aug 2022
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fintechs
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financial systems
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erp
COVID-19 and the looming recession prompt companies to review their technology for ongoing value and cost-saving opportunities.
1 in 3 SMEs say they wont survive 6 months into a recession
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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economics
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small business loans
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recession
34% of Aussie SMEs would not survive more than 6 months of economic downturn, with 14% unable to survive a recession at all.
NZ construction activity seen rebounding after slump
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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edutech
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supply chain systems
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healthtech
New Zealand construction activity is rebounding from a slump during the recession as private sector work picks ups, according to a property consult.
English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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inflation
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recession
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national party
Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.
NZ dollar gains as yen falls to 7-year low vs. greenback
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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wellington
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new zealand dollar
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar rose as the yen fell to a seven-year low against the greenback as stimulus from the Bank of Japan and the prospects that Pri.
NZ dollar touches fresh 7-year high vs. yen, gives up some gains after lower dairy prices
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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new zealand dollar
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kiwi
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recession
The New Zealand dollar touched a fresh seven-year high against the yen after Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe called a snap election and said he.
NZ dollar holds gains ahead of dairy auction as yen remains weak
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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recession
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farming
The New Zealand dollar held its gains ahead of the GlobalDairyTrade auction as traders ponder the prospects for prices to bottom out for the nation.
NZ dollar charts new 7-year high vs. yen as Japan confirmed in recession
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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new zealand dollar
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melbourne
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wellington
The New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback and reached a new seven-year high against the yen as figures showed retail sales are growing fast.