Hayden Williams
Group Product Manager
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Latest conversation · Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem
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About MYOB
MYOB is a comprehensive business software provider that offers solutions for various business needs, including accounting, payroll, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). The company caters to sole operators, small businesses, medium to large businesses, and accountants and bookkeepers. MYOB provides a range of products such as MYOB Business Lite, MYOB Business Pro, and MYOB AccountRight, which are designed to help businesses manage invoicing, payments, tax, expenses, payroll, inventory, and financial reporting. The platform is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, allowing users to manage their business operations from anywhere. MYOB also integrates with over 350 apps and banks, enhancing its functionality and ease of use. The company is recognized for its innovation and customer satisfaction, having won several awards, including Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customers for Small Business Accounting Software in 2023-2024.
- Sector
- Business/accounting software
- Business model
- B2B SaaS (accounting/payroll)
- Founded
- 1991
- Markets
- Australia, New Zealand
Sources: myob.com
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Emma Fawcett
Executive General Manager SME, MYOB
“A big idea and a killer plan is not enough to guarantee you a unicorn business. It takes excellent execution.” Hear the conversation
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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 1
With Hayden Williams
The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Hayden Williams discusses the future of cryptocurrency across many industries
With Hayden Williams
The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Emma Fawcett discusses the trap of “tech spaghetti”
With Emma Fawcett
Milestones.
- Founded by Craig Winkler and Brad Shoferen.wikipedia.org
- Acquired by KKR for A$2.4 billionmedia.kkr.com
- Launched business banking product Solo Money for sole operatorstechinformed.com
In conversation.
Moments from other conversations on the network where MYOB comes up.
“we grew up with like great brands like Uber and Groupon and Warby Parker, Zip, MYOB, Canva. Like they're all brands that have sort of changed the way that you think about service.”
“Yeah. I think MYOB had probably started then. Dave Sheen had founded ComTech.”
“there was an event on, it was hosted at MYOB, and it was on getting started on your big idea”
“my first exposure was through MYOB. I was introduced through MYOB to the startup community, and that was really my first exposure.”
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