The latest accountancy news
July 2020
Returning to work: what to consider as you bring employees back to the workplace
[ad_1] As lockdown eases, more people are returning to work. For many, this is a significant and potentially anxiety-inducing step. As a business leader, it’s important that everyone on your team feels comfortable about the [...]
Access funding in minutes with Kiwibank’s Fast Capital
[ad_1] The past few months have given us all a lot to reflect on. For NZ small businesses, many of you will have had to take a hard look at your business and make some [...]
Pandemic start-up: How Kate Healy created and launched a digital events company during lockdown
[ad_1] Kate Healy, Founder and Owner of Virtually Together, set up the business in April this year. She saw a gap in the market to help bring people together virtually and inject some joy into [...]
Why your accounting or bookkeeping firm should be on social media
[ad_1] Xero app partner guest blog, by Liz Studholme, Content Marketing Manager at BOMA. However you feel about social media, it is a really useful tool for your business. Your social media pages are ‘owned’ [...]
Tips for staying engaged with your customers
[ad_1] Customers are the lifeblood of your business. That’s why it’s crucial to form authentic relationships with them. Instead of bombarding your customers with sales pitches, why not enhance your engagement with a few simple [...]
Open your business to the world by moving to the cloud
[ad_1] Now more than ever, businesses recognise that to grow faster and smarter, they need to be online and in the cloud. As more consumers are shifting their spending from visiting bricks and mortar stores [...]
Introducing our inaugural 2020 Xero Forward Fund scholarship winners
[ad_1] At Xero, we’re passionate about helping the accounting community address today’s challenges and take steps to build the future. Today, we announced the first winners of our inaugural Xero Forward Fund scholarship in the [...]
Improvements to Xero Practice Manager: Report builder and navigation
[ad_1] We’re always working to improve Xero Practice Manager (XPM) so accountants and bookkeepers can find what they need quickly in order to work more efficiently. These latest enhancements will help with speed and accessibility. [...]
Getting cloud technology into the hands of Kiwi small business
[ad_1] It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for small business so far. I’ve been both saddened and encouraged to hear from small business owners about how it’s impacted them. And although it’s been a [...]
Happy 10 year anniversary to our NZ bookkeepers (ICNZB)
[ad_1] The 10 year anniversary of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers New Zealand (ICBNZ) incorporating the NZ Bookkeepers Association brings back so many memories of the phenomenal journey that our bookkeeping industry has been on. [...]
Xero announces winners of inaugural U.S. Forward Fund Scholarship
[ad_1] We are thrilled to announce the recipients of Xero’s first Forward Fund scholarship for students pursuing careers in accounting. The winners – Jinhua Johnson of the University of Washington, Brody Mandelbaum of the University [...]
#BehindSmallBusiness – Inspiring stories from business owners and Xero partners
[ad_1] What do an event company, accounting firm, corporate services provider and freelancer engagement network have in common? The answer is that they were all prepared to take new, innovative approaches when the pandemic struck. [...]
Xero calls on UK Small Business Minister for digital campaign to accelerate SME recovery
[ad_1] Small businesses have been facing one of the biggest economic challenges in history. As the economy starts to reopen and small firms look to rebuild, closing the digital divide will be essential in helping [...]
Re:start – creating the right mindset, toolset and skillset to rebuild South Africa’s economy
[ad_1] Last week we hosted our Re:start 2020 digital series for accountants and bookkeepers in South Africa. It was great to see so many of our community come together over the three days – with [...]
Xero ready for UK VAT change
[ad_1] The chancellor recently announced a temporary cut in the VAT rate from the standard 20% to the reduced rate of 5% for certain supplies in the hospitality and tourism sector. The aim of the [...]
Why building a customer database is good for business
[ad_1] Shifting your business to the cloud opens you up to a world of new customers. They can come from far and wide to access your products and services. But how exactly are you supposed [...]
Repeal of child support incremental penalties proposed
[ad_1] A Supplementary Order Paper (SOP) to the Child Support Amendment Bill was released today by the Hon Stuart Nash, Minister of Revenue. The proposed changes in the SOP would repeal child support incremental penalties [...]
Harnessing the power of data
[ad_1] I think it’s fair to say that we are all aware of the power of data through technology. It’s been used to predict political outcomes, it’s been misused, but it can, and, should be [...]
E-invoicing and what it means for small businesses
[ad_1] As governments around the world enforced shutdowns to ensure public safety, many digital initiatives that were previously a low priority became critical for business continuity. At the same time, the Singapore government stepped up [...]
Application date for loan scheme extended
[ad_1] The Government has announced that the application date for the Small Business Cashflow Scheme has been extended to 31 December 2020. See the Minister of Revenue’s media statement for more information. [ad_2] Source link
Celebrating Xero in Canada
[ad_1] At Xero, Canada holds a special place in our hearts. As someone who has had the opportunity to see our business grow since we launched in May 2018, I wanted to reflect on the [...]