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February 2022

NSW, SA, Tasmania and the ACT have announced new and extended support packages for small businesses impacted by Omicron. Xero’s eligibility calculator could help you apply.

By |February 2nd, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] This article was published on Wednesday 2 February 2022. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, you can find the information you need on government support at business.gov.au.  Recently, small businesses have faced a [...]

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January 2022

Xero included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for third year running

By |January 29th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] We’re excited to have hit a trifecta as for the third year in a row we’ve been included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for 2022. Diversity and inclusion is sewn into the fabric [...]

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Managing small business cash flow and income in 2022

By |January 27th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] It’s been a lean time for small businesses, and especially the families supporting them. Xero’s small business trends report shows that 60% of small business owners are worried about their household finances running low. [...]

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“Is sustainability good for business?”

By |January 21st, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] Guest article written by Larissa Gardner. Larissa has qualifications in psychology, criminology, PR, advertising, writing and publishing, she probably could have become the next Patricia Cornwell. Instead, she’s a Content Marketing Strategist at Young [...]

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Atlanta small business owners rely on family (or no one!) for advice, community for support

By |January 17th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] While it’s clear that the pandemic has changed the way we work – both in and out of the office – it’s unclear how each city and its entrepreneurs have adapted to the changes. [...]

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Looking back at my first month at Xero, and ahead to an exciting 2022

By |January 15th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] A lot can happen in six weeks or so. Since I arrived at Xero in December, holiday decorations have been and gone, we’ve enjoyed a hard earned rest, and we’ve returned to our (home [...]

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Calling US small businesses: Here’s your chance to win an office makeover

By |January 13th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] As we near two years of the pandemic, the workforce is in need of a pick-me-up. For many of us, the monotony of working where we live, coupled with the start of a new [...]

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One Step: How we can help UK small businesses digitalise

By |January 11th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] It’s widely recognised that digitalisation is a huge boon for small businesses, and that through technology, they can achieve greater operational efficiencies, save time and drive growth.  We also know that the next phase [...]

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International Volunteer Day: Collectively, we can make a difference for charities around the world

By |January 9th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] As International Volunteer Day approaches, it’s been another difficult year for charities around the world. Many are still severely affected by ongoing restrictions and a resulting reduction in volunteers.  Despite the restrictions, our Xero [...]

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XSBI special report: Trends in small business technology adoption and use

By |January 7th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] Having spent 20 years in the technology industry, I’ve seen first-hand the importance of adopting digital tools and the positive impact this can have on effectively running a business. The benefits of technology adoption [...]

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Magic in action: Why customised reports are the lifeblood of Aegis

By |January 5th, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] As we continue rolling out the additional value to Xero’s new reports, we’re thrilled to see small businesses and practices everywhere embrace them with fervour. From easier access to your favourite go-to reports, more [...]

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Powering Asia’s small business sector with cloud technology

By |January 3rd, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] What region has the largest, youngest and most tech savvy population in the world? If you guessed Asia, you would be right. I’ve been living in Singapore for the past three years and have [...]

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Expert tips on learning from supply chain stress

By |January 1st, 2022|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] Since the pandemic’s arrival, shifting lockdowns and border closures – among other challenges – have wreaked havoc on global supply and distribution chains. And small businesses are feeling the effects. In this series, we speak [...]

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December 2021

Emma Lewisham: Leading a movement towards a circular economy

By |December 30th, 2021|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] Businesses of all kinds have a role in reducing our impact on the planet. Small companies can be more agile, providing an opportunity to take the lead on sustainability. You can positively impact the [...]

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Xero to acquire Canadian tax software provider, TaxCycle

By |December 28th, 2021|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] At Xero, we aim to delight our customers by helping them save time and operate more efficiently. One challenge our accounting and bookkeeping partners have shared with us is that managing their clients tax [...]

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How Pitchup.com made the most of the UK staycation boom

By |December 26th, 2021|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] Over the past two years, and after spending several months under some form of lockdown, people across Europe have discovered a renewed appetite for the great outdoors.  We spoke with Dan Yates, Founder and [...]

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Looking back at 2021: Navigating customer support through a pandemic

By |December 20th, 2021|Categories: Xero|

[ad_1] As we approach the end of 2021, I’ve been reflecting on how companies have managed to keep their customer-first approach despite the difficulties of working during a pandemic.  Last year, when the pandemic hit, [...]

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