The latest accountancy news
August 2025
Analytics powered by Syft adds new powerful features and begins UK rollout
[ad_1] Making confident business decisions is tied to the quality of information used to make those decisions. To truly plan for the future, you need tools that offer foresight and clarity. So we’re thrilled to [...]
Five automation tips to boost your marketing strategy
[ad_1] As a small business owner, finding time for marketing can be challenging. In fact, Constant Contact’s report, The Current State of SMB Marketing, found that more than half of small businesses worldwide say they [...]
Xero Asia Awards 2025: Congratulations to our winners
[ad_1] Every year, the Xero Asia Awards are our way of saying a big thank you to the amazing accounting and bookkeeping partners who empower the region’s small businesses to thrive. They are catalysts for [...]
Meet the 2025 Xerocon event partners
[ad_1] Xerocon is fast approaching and we’re excited to bring the Xeroverse together to connect, learn and get inspired in Brisbane this September. It’s always a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand how Xero’s ecosystem of [...]
Why celebrating wins can be a big deal for small businesses
[ad_1] Running a small business is no small feat. Between chasing invoices, managing teams, and navigating macro-economic curveballs, it’s easy to forget to pause and celebrate the wins, big or small. But our latest research [...]
The UK’s digital roadmap for SMEs
[ad_1] For the last year, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some brilliant minds on the SME Digital Adoption Taskforce, contributing to the vital work it’s doing to accelerate technology adoption among UK small [...]
A new Xero is coming: What two beta testers think
[ad_1] Get ready for Xero’s new navigation and homepage, which will be available to all Xero customers soon. We’ve been busy talking to our 30,000 beta testers to find out what they love about the [...]
Why supporting diversity in small business is critical to Australia’s economic future
[ad_1] Who do you think of when you picture a small business owner? Perhaps it’s a friend or a family member; maybe it’s your local barista; it might even be someone you used to work [...]
Streamlined and simplified: New inventory features for goods-based businesses in Xero
[ad_1] For goods-based businesses, managing inventory and purchases is at the heart of daily operations; it’s about having the right stock at the right time, minimizing manual effort, and making informed decisions to fuel your [...]
July 2025
Three actions for UK small businesses to stay ahead of digital policy change
[ad_1] It’s not easy being a small business in the UK. While resilience has long been their hallmark, today’s environment is testing even the most adaptable firms. Economic uncertainty, rising costs and evolving customer expectations [...]
Navigate challenging sales with confidence: What the June quarter XSBI data means for your business
[ad_1] We know the journey of a small business owner can be challenging: as a small business owner, you feel the pulse of the economy directly. The Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) program is designed [...]
Bringing employment types and new leave units to all New Zealand payroll users
[ad_1] We’re updating Xero payroll for New Zealand to make it easier for you to manage leave and comply with New Zealand’s Holidays Act requirements. Features that were initially introduced for new Xero users in [...]
How to simplify ecommerce accounting as you scale
[ad_1] Growing an ecommerce business is incredibly exciting, especially with dynamic new selling platforms emerging constantly. The prospect of more sales and new opportunities is a huge motivator: recent Capital One research shows that Americans [...]
We’ve revamped Xero Product Ideas: Make your voice heard
[ad_1] The Xero product ideas platform has long served as a treasure trove of insights, helping us figure out how we can make your experience with our products and features even better. Recently, we’ve revamped [...]
Supercharge your success: Plaid joins forces with Xero for enhanced US bank feeds
[ad_1] We’re always focused on making your financial management simpler, more secure, and more powerful with Xero. So we’re excited to share news of our collaboration in the US with Plaid, a leading fintech company. [...]
Supercharge these five Xero features with apps
[ad_1] The new financial year in Australia is here, bringing with it a fresh wave of opportunities and, let’s be honest, a bit of a paperwork pile-up. As a small business owner, you’re no doubt [...]
June 2025
Get ready for a reimagined Xero
[ad_1] Today, I’m excited to share the beta launch of our new navigation and homepage (previously called the dashboard) experience. This goes beyond a fresh new look and a change in name, it’s the new [...]
Better systems, better care: How automation is transforming the future of healthcare
[ad_1] When you work in healthcare, your time is best spent where it matters most: caring for people. But for many healthcare practices, that mission is being held back by outdated systems, manual admin, and [...]
Xero to acquire Melio: A payments game-changer for small businesses across the US
[ad_1] For small businesses, we know that efficient, accurate, and seamless workflows are non-negotiable — especially when it comes to making payments. After all, paying bills and managing cash flow are two crucial tasks, and [...]
Meet our new XPAC Australia FY26–27 team!
[ad_1] At Xero, our connection to the accounting and bookkeeping community is critical, and XPAC (the Xero Partner Advisory Council) plays a big part in that. We’re excited to introduce the new Australian XPAC FY26–27 [...]
Unlock greater insights with Analytics powered by Syft: Now rolling out in early access to Australia
[ad_1] Earlier this year, we announced that Analytics powered by Syft, Xero’s new offering that integrates Syft’s small business features into Xero, was rolling out in early access to a select group of plans in [...]