October 2026: Four Tech Changes Kiwi Small Businesses Should Actually Care About
AI adoption, ad changes, a major Microsoft security update and new laptops. Here's what NZ small businesses actually need to know from October 2026.
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Most tech advice is written for IT people, not the person running the business. Not here. These guides cover Microsoft 365, cyber security, AI and the everyday tech calls NZ small businesses face. The Mint team in Auckland writes them, drawing on the problems we fix for local businesses every week.
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October 2026: Four Tech Changes Kiwi Small Businesses Should Actually Care About
AI adoption, ad changes, a major Microsoft security update and new laptops. Here's what NZ small businesses actually need to know from October 2026.
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Two PHP Flaws just put Kiwi Business Sites at risk
Two critical PHP vulnerabilities could put business websites and applications at risk. Learn what they mean, how to check your exposure, and what to do next.
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At What Size Does a Business Need Managed IT?
Managed IT isn't just for large businesses. Learn when managed IT starts to make sense based on your security, complexity, risk and reliance on technology.
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AI Search Is Changing How Customers Find Businesses. Is Your Website Ready?
AI search is changing how customers find businesses. Learn what your website should explain clearly and how to prepare for more conversational search.
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Microsoft 365 Business Basic vs Standard vs Premium: Which Do You Need?
Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard and Premium aren't simply good, better and best. Learn the key differences and which licence makes sense for your business.
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September 2026 Business Tech Rundown: AI Agents, Major Updates and a Cyber Security Reality Check
September 2026 brought major changes in AI, Windows, Apple updates and cyber security. Here’s what New Zealand businesses need to know from this month’s Business Tech Rundown.
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What Is Vibe Coding - and Should Your Small Business Be Using It?
Vibe coding lets AI build software from plain-English instructions. Learn how small businesses can use tools like Replit, Bolt and Lovable - and where the risks are.
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Windows 10 support has ended: what your small business should do about Windows 11
Windows 10 support ended on 14 October 2025. Here is what that means for small businesses still running it, and your options for moving to Windows 11.
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Bella Barks About Bounces: Why Your Emails Aren’t Getting Through
Email delivery. It's something that's important to every business. But if yours aren't getting through, this is probably why
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Plain English, No Lock-Ins, Just Good Tech
Do you need a law degree and 6 hours to read your 48 month tech agreement? It doesn't have to be this way
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Impersonation scams - why we don't display clients online
Impersonation scams, where scammers pretend to be your IT support company are becoming more common. Here's what we're doing to stop them.
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Marley and Malware? - Staying safe online with Bella
You want to watch a movie online but it's not available on your streaming services. So you turn to what you think is a legitimate free site... but is it?
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