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Kiwi Stories

Cash flow stories

LG Electronics Kiwi operation posts strong financial performance in 2024 despite higher costs
Revenue management

LG Electronics Kiwi operation posts strong financial performance in 2024 despite higher costs

LG Electronics' NZ business posted a 29.4% rise in profit before tax to $38.5 million in 2024, despite rising operational costs and higher expenses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Kiwi small firms wary as hopes for budget support remain low
Fintech

Kiwi small firms wary as hopes for budget support remain low

Nearly half of New Zealand's small businesses doubt that the upcoming Government Budget will offer meaningful support, says Prospa NZ survey.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Global Stories

Cash flow stories

Xero acquires Melio for USD $2.5 billion to boost US growth
Fintech

Xero acquires Melio for USD $2.5 billion to boost US growth

Xero is set to acquire US payments platform Melio for USD $2.5 billion, boosting its North American growth and integrating payments with accounting solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Refresh smarter, spend smarter: Why flexible IT financing is on the rise
Fintech

Refresh smarter, spend smarter: Why flexible IT financing is on the rise

Australian businesses are shifting to flexible IT financing to stay agile, preserve cashflow, and keep technology current amidst rapid innovation and economic challenges.

By BPC Commercial • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows

CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
monday.com grows Q1 revenue 30%, cites continued investment in innovation
Software-as-a-Service

monday.com grows Q1 revenue 30%, cites continued investment in innovation

monday.com reports Q1 fiscal 2025 revenue of $282.3m, a 30% rise, with record profits and cash flow boosting confidence in growth prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments
Fintech

Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments

Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Fortinet first quarter revenue surges to USD $1.54 billion
Software-as-a-Service

Fortinet first quarter revenue surges to USD $1.54 billion

Fortinet reported Q1 2025 revenue of USD $1.54bn, up 14%, with strong growth in product and service revenue and a record operating margin.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
Unified Communications

Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value

Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cash flow stories

Debenhams Group adopts AI to optimise pricing & promotions
Digital Transformation

Debenhams Group adopts AI to optimise pricing & promotions

Debenhams Group has adopted AI to optimise pricing and promotions across brands like PrettyLittleThing and Karen Millen, boosting margins and customer value.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business
Fintech

Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business

Fundbox shifts from direct lending to embedding capital infrastructure in platforms, aiming to bridge the USD $2 trillion small business credit gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers
Supply Chain

BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers

BT has won a Silver Award from the UK Fair Payment Code for paying 95% of invoices within 60 days, leading the telecom sector in fair supplier payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Zeller app launches mobile invoicing to tackle AUD $115bn debt
Financial Systems

Zeller app launches mobile invoicing to tackle AUD $115bn debt

Zeller launches mobile invoicing in its app to help Australian SMEs tackle AUD $115bn in late payments, boosting cash flow with faster invoice settlements.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Unpredictable cash flow stifles US agency growth & profits
Marketing Technologies

Unpredictable cash flow stifles US agency growth & profits

Unpredictable cash flow is hindering growth for 63% of US marketing agencies, delaying hires and investment, says an Ignition survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds
Fintech

Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds

Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Ignition integrates with CCH Axcess to automate firm payments
Robotic Process Automation

Ignition integrates with CCH Axcess to automate firm payments

Ignition integrates with Wolters Kluwer's CCH Axcess to automate engagement and payments, helping US accounting firms reduce inefficiencies and boost revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
C-Suite urged to adopt 'think like a CFO' strategy
Customer Experience

C-Suite urged to adopt 'think like a CFO' strategy

Dan French, CEO of Consider Solutions, urges C-Suite executives to rethink value delivery, advocating an 'outside-in' approach to enhance organisational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025