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Kiwi employers making progress on domestic violence leave
New Zealand’s small to medium sized businesses have been making significant strides in adopting policies about domestic violence leave since the legislation was introduced in April, with 30% saying they have already implemented a policy to manage leave, according to a new MYOB Business Monitor Snapshot of local employers.
28 Aug 2019
Kiwis still shop ‘NZ’ despite rise of global e-tailers
Despite the rise of internationally headquartered e-tailers, more than half of all Kiwi consumers (54%) say they still prefer to shop at New Zealand owned and operated small businesses, according to a new Consumer Insights Report by accounting software provider MYOB.
19 Aug 2019
MYOB announces Greg Ellis to succeed Tim Reed as CEO
Leading Australian and New Zealand online business management solutions company, MYOB, today announced that Greg Ellis, an accomplished executive who was most recently CEO of Scout 24 AG, has been selected to succeed Tim Reed as Chief Executive Officer.
08 Aug 2019
SMEs racking up the hours on compliance
Kiwi business owners spend more than four hours every week meeting tax, regulation and compliance requirements, according to a new employer snapshot survey conducted by leading accounting software provider MYOB.
09 Jul 2019
Kiwi employers welcome Zero Carbon Bill
New Zealand’s SME employers are strongly in favour of the Coalition Government’s target to reduce net emissions by 2050 says accounting software provider MYOB.
03 Jul 2019
SME revenue steady, but employers wary of what the future holds
While growth remains steady, SME employers still lack confidence in the economy according to the latest research from leading accounting software provider MYOB.
27 Jun 2019
Rural operators steam ahead despite primary industry struggles
Despite recent reports of economic uncertainty and a raft of other business pressures, the rural business community continues to report sustained growth, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor.
10 Jun 2019
MYOB Budget verdict: Hints of hope for small business with infrastructure and venture capital investment commitments
Leading software company, MYOB, commends the Government for its focus on the overall wellbeing of New Zealand in the Budget 2019 but questions whether it is doing enough to relieve the pressures faced by small businesses (SMEs) throughout the country.
30 May 2019
Women in tech need greater support says MYOB
Leading accounting software provider MYOB is calling on the local tech sector – and wider business community – to do more for women working in tech and young girls in STEM-related fields of study.
23 May 2019
Tourism sector bucking softening SME sector trends
Local tourism operators are bullish on growth over the next 12 months, despite fears of a cooling economy and rising operational costs according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor survey'.
13 May 2019
NZ needs two-factor security to fight cyber crime
With nearly one third of local SMEs – potentially up to 150,000 businesses – having experienced a cyber attack and a majority of SME operators expressing fears about cyber security, leading accounting software provider MYOB is calling on the Government to address online security in the financial sector.
11 Apr 2019
SME operators strongly oppose Capital Gains Tax
Local SME operators, representing over half a million businesses in New Zealand, are strongly opposed to the Tax Working Group’s capital gains tax (CGT) proposal as frustration with the Government’s performance rises significantly within the sector.
04 Apr 2019
Only half of SMEs ready for Payday Filing
Just days before one of the most significant changes to the payroll compliance regime in recent years, only 51% of local SME employers say they are ready for payday filing.
01 Apr 2019
SME confidence continues to dive
Almost half (48%) of the country’s SME sector, made up of more than 500,000 businesses, expects the New Zealand economy to worsen in the next 12 months, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor survey of more than 1,000 local business operators.
28 Mar 2019
MYOB strengthens industry leadership position, delivering 57% increase in new online subscribers in 2018
Thursday 21 February: MYOB today released its financial results for the full year ending 31 December 2018, reporting 229,000 new online subscribers, or a 57% increase, in the 12 months to reach a total of 628,000 online subscribers, strengthening its leadership position and remaining on track to reach 1 million online subscribers by 2020.
21 Feb 2019