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Tenet launches Cubeler Business Hub in US for SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Tenet launches Cubeler Business Hub in US for SMEs

US small businesses can now access grant matching and trading links as Tenet rolls out Cubeler Business Hub beyond its Canadian base.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Contactile wins AI robotics sprint for Boston residency
Robotics

Contactile wins AI robotics sprint for Boston residency

A Boston residency and US market access await the Sydney startup after it topped a four-week sprint focused on physical AI and robotics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Nylon opens $20m seed round after Law Cyborg rebrand
Software-as-a-Service

Nylon opens $20m seed round after Law Cyborg rebrand

The funding will help the Auckland legaltech expand in Britain and build its US product as it targets global incumbents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250
Manufacturing

Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250

The listing underlines growing demand for reliable workplace technology as the firm manages more than 1,500 meeting rooms across Britain and Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

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Airtasker says founders lose AUD $92 billion on admin
eCommerce

Airtasker says founders lose AUD $92 billion on admin

Australian founders are losing time worth more than AUD $92 billion a year to routine admin, dragging on productivity and growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Nominations open for everywoman in Technology Awards
Digital Transformation

Nominations open for everywoman in Technology Awards

Against a backdrop of AI-driven job losses and skills shortages, the 2027 awards aim to spotlight women whose work could widen tech talent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Owner-managed firms warned on finance director gap at exit
Small Business

Owner-managed firms warned on finance director gap at exit

Smaller founder-led businesses may lose bargaining power in sales if they lack a finance chief to satisfy buyer scrutiny over reporting and succession.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
LoanPro makes Inc. 5000 list for fifth time in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

LoanPro makes Inc. 5000 list for fifth time in 2026

Its lending software has helped customers scale loan volumes without adding staff, underpinning 92 per cent revenue growth over three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
North East BIC appoints Brett Griffiths as Chief Executive
Higher education

North East BIC appoints Brett Griffiths as Chief Executive

The business support group is aiming to widen its impact as Brett Griffiths takes over on 1 October amid regional growth and SME pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms
Artificial Intelligence

Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms

Many Australian small business owners cannot tell if they made a profit, prompting Xero to offer free mentoring and lessons.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Selangor platform tops 100,000 entrepreneurs in boost
Digital Transformation

Selangor platform tops 100,000 entrepreneurs in boost

The milestone underlines Selangor's push to widen digital support, financing and training for micro-businesses across the state.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Vardan.ai wins MongoDB challenge for Silicon Valley
Software-as-a-Service

Vardan.ai wins MongoDB challenge for Silicon Valley

The win gives the Jaipur startup a sponsored San Francisco trip and USD $50,000 in Atlas credits to scale its AI workforce platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
London small firms lead UK in AI use, survey finds
Digital Transformation

London small firms lead UK in AI use, survey finds

London's small firms are more likely to be adopting AI, with 41% already using it as faster-growing businesses embrace the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
PGI Canada launches personal guarantee cover for loans
Fintech

PGI Canada launches personal guarantee cover for loans

Canadian business owners now have a new way to cap personal losses when lenders enforce personal guarantees on commercial loans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator
Software-as-a-Service

AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator

Startups with working AI products can win USD $25,000 and access to accountants as firms test automation for audit, tax and advisory work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
March is busiest month for UK startup address sign-ups
Agricultural Technology

March is busiest month for UK startup address sign-ups

Spring accounted for most UK business address sign-ups, with service-led sectors driving a March peak, new data from Hoxton Mix shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Dom Pym built one of Australia's most beloved banks by refusing to think like a banker
Fintech

Dom Pym built one of Australia's most beloved banks by refusing to think like a banker

Up bank grew by focusing on design and trust, with more than 80 per cent of customers arriving through word of mouth.

By Matt Jones • 5 min read • This month
Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses
Fintech

Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses

A poor checkout can cost local merchants repeat trade, with 55% of consumers saying one bad payment experience would stop or deter them returning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month