The latest accountancy news
September 2020
Xero On Air: A sneak peek of what’s coming to a screen near you
[ad_1] Get ready for Xero’s ‘On Air’ debut, starting Monday 14 September. This is our first ever free-to-watch digital customer series, designed to connect and share with our community in a brand new way. We’ll [...]
Pricing, payments and invoicing post-pandemic: Advice for businesses
[ad_1] It’s no secret that businesses face a challenging environment right now. Late payments remain a major issue, and many businesses report feeling unsure of their financial position due to slow or insufficient data. And [...]
Preparing for the future: Five things to consider as lockdown eases
[ad_1] The lockdown period created many new and unfamiliar challenges for all of us. Few businesses, if any, have been left unscathed during the past few months. There are still many unknowns ahead, but as [...]
Syft Analytics: Business reporting done beautifully
[ad_1] Xero’s app marketplace has over 800 apps to help small businesses and their advisors reach their goals. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Find out [...]
The Albury–Wodonga advisors with clients caught on both sides of the border
[ad_1] Image: Elin Collins (second from left) and her team at Focus Partners. In what now seems like another lifetime, each morning, Elin Collins would make the leisurely 25-minute drive along the winding country roads [...]
Getting to know the ‘cloud’ through Xero
[ad_1] The ‘cloud’ is most likely a common topic that comes up in conversations with other accountants, and some of you might have questions revolving around the ‘cloud’ and its capability. Wing Siang, Managing Partner [...]
Join us at the Canada Remote Roadshow in October
[ad_1] It’s nearly October, which means the Xero Roadshows are almost here. For me personally, this is one of the most exciting times of the year as our teams get to connect with accountants and [...]
August 2020
Website refresh – feedback welcome
[ad_1] We’re refreshing the Tax Policy website, in line with other Inland Revenue websites. A beta test version of the site is now available to view. Please take a look and tell us what you [...]
Get connected with Xero On Air
[ad_1] Excitement is building in Xero and our community as we’re just weeks out from the launch of Xero On Air. Some of our partners are gearing up to watch the episodes throughout the week [...]
Helping our local communities through the Xero Community Appeal
[ad_1] 2020 is certainly presenting us with some challenges and the impact on what’s happening in the world right now is not lost on us at Xero. We know how important it is to keep [...]
Getting from one to Xero
[ad_1] Starting your own business is no easy feat. For Ong Shee Laine in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, her journey as an entrepreneur began when she decided to leave the corporate world where she was an [...]
Going remote: How to choose the right software for your service business
[ad_1] Xero App Partner Guest Blog – written by Koren Wines, Global General Manager at WorkflowMax. Having the right cloud-based tools is essential to successfully running a team and a business remotely. We’re now in [...]
Top tips for making your NZ Xero Awards nomination stand out
[ad_1] It’s been a particularly busy year for accountants and bookkeepers. The impacts of COVID-19 meant small businesses were working with their advisor on an almost daily basis to make sure their business could get [...]
Xero acquires Waddle to help improve small business cash flow
[ad_1] Today we’re excited to announce the acquisition of Waddle, a cloud-based invoice lending platform. Waddle helps connect small businesses to invoice finance, a form of secured lending that relies on a business’s unpaid invoices. [...]
Introducing Xero’s Business Finance Pack: Moving quickly to help ease cash flow worries
[ad_1] At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business. With COVID-19 still putting pressure on small businesses, solving our customers’ problems in simple and beautiful ways is more important [...]
Stronger and smarter: The key to business continuity planning
[ad_1] The posts in this series have been drawn from Xero’s Stronger and smarter: a small business handbook. Designed to help small businesses determine which steps to take next, this practical guide uncovers the 10 [...]
Chuffed to be named New Zealand’s most-loved small business accounting software
[ad_1] Small business is at the very heart of everything we do here at Xero. So we are incredibly proud to be awarded Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers Award, Small Business Accounting Software 2020. Canstar Australasia’s [...]
Mastering cloud technology in the new normal
[ad_1] Amid the challenges of the past several months, it has been incredible to watch everyone step up to support each other as we all begin to get a grasp on the new normal. Accountants [...]
Xero and TriNet provide full-service HR solutions to U.S. small businesses
[ad_1] We’re thrilled to announce a new integration for Xero customers in the U.S. with TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resource solutions for small and medium-size businesses. TriNet allows businesses to focus more [...]
Keeping your business secure while working remotely – Scams Awareness Week 2020
[ad_1] It’s Scams Awareness Week in Australia, which shines the light on the dangers of identity theft. Last year, scams involving loss of personal information cost Australians $15.8 million alone. As a business, it’s your [...]
New Xero chart of accounts templates go live to help South African accountants improve efficiency
[ad_1] Now more than ever, accountants have a vital role to play in supporting small businesses. The accounting community, equipped with the right tools to help them save time and streamline processes, will be key [...]