The latest accountancy news
June 2018
Another Fieldays done and dusted
[ad_1] We had another huge year at Fieldays 2018 – with hundreds of people passing through our stand and asking what we can do for their business. No doubt the honey, fresh bread and free [...]
Small business owners opt for dinner with the in-laws over doing taxes
[ad_1] Are you a tax time procrastinator? Turns out you’re not alone. With end of financial year looming, we asked small business owners how they’re preparing for the peak tax season. Our survey of 500 [...]
The future of farming with Figured and Xero
[ad_1] By Chris Vanderkolk, Head of Marketing at Figured. This is Figured’s fifth year at Fieldays alongside Xero. In 2014, the ‘farming in the cloud’ concept came to life at Fieldays. Since then, we’ve continued [...]
First impressions from Fieldays 2018
[ad_1] Walking into Fieldays this morning I was struck by the sheer size of the event. There are 1,400 sites this year and as we walked in we could see queues of people waiting to [...]
Get paid faster with Xero Enterprise Connect
[ad_1] Getting paid on time can be a bug bear for many companies – no matter their size or where their payments are flowing from. Late payments mean potential problems with cash flow further down [...]
Xerocon Atlanta: Combining the power of people and our platform
[ad_1] For three days last week, hundreds of our accounting, bookkeeping and ecosystem partners came together for Xerocon Atlanta. It was our largest Xerocon in the Americas to date, and it was phenomenal to see [...]
Xerocon Atlanta: Powering your practice with Xero partner products
[ad_1] The journey to taking your practice online is like an Iron Man Challenge. Like any challenge, with the right training and the right support, you can make it to the finish line. At Xerocon [...]
Alex Sheen shares his promises with us at Xerocon Atlanta
[ad_1] At a young age, Alex Sheen lost his father to cancer. But out of a tragedy came a positive – an international social movement. The founder of ‘because I said I would.’, Alex took [...]
Xerocon Atlanta: Why individuality is your biggest asset
[ad_1] We all know the advice about “being yourself.” But in business and especially for accounting professionals, it’s hard to reconcile how to be ourselves and still act the part. On day two of Xerocon [...]
The importance of the Mana Tangata program
[ad_1] At Xero we are passionate about giving back to the community, and empowering young students in order to set them up on the right path. The Mana Tangata program by OMGTech is a learning [...]
Clock in and out with the new timer for Xero Projects on mobile
[ad_1] Keeping track of the time you spend on jobs and projects is vital to ensuring that you maintain reliable records of your work. Record your time poorly – or in a worst-case scenario, not [...]
Keeping a global team connected heading into EOFY
[ad_1] We caught up with XPAC member and founder of the global bookkeeping firm, Bean Ninjas, Meryl Johnston to talk about building and connecting a global team as they head into the busiest season for [...]
Contractor improvements in Xero Payroll
[ad_1] Xero Payroll now makes it easier to set up and manage contractors, process contractor pay, and deduct withholding tax. The improved payroll experience for contractors includes: a new seamless workflow for setting up contractors [...]
Making payroll a breeze with Xero + Paychex
[ad_1] Payroll can be fraught with pain points – but it doesn’t have to be. At Xero, we’re teaming up with Paychex to help you avoid all the headaches that can come with processing payroll. [...]
Set your professional services clients up for success with apps
[ad_1] If you’re an accountant or a bookkeeper, one of the most powerful ways you can help your professional services clients on their journey to success is through recommending the right mix of technology. Using [...]
May 2018
Why it’s a good time to be in South Africa
[ad_1] It’s been quite a week for us in South Africa. First of all, after two years on the ground, Colin Timmis has been promoted to the position of Country Manager. Well done Colin! We’ll [...]
That’s a wrap on Xero Roadshow Canada 2018!
[ad_1] We’re still buzzing after just wrapping up the first Xero Roadshow in Canada. It was so incredible to get out on the road and connect with our Roadshow attendees over the past week or [...]
How to make the most of Xerocon Atlanta: Expensify’s top 3 must dos
[ad_1] This post was authored by Lindsey Peckham, Marketing and Partnerships at Expensify. Xerocon has been established as a not-to-be-missed conference in the accounting industry. We’ve been along for the ride for the past six years [...]
Recommending the rights app for retail
[ad_1] Whether your retail client operates a traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ store, online only, or a mix of the two, running a successful operation can be a balancing act. Not only do retailers have to [...]
Some Wise Advice about Xerocon from Brad Golchin
[ad_1] Xerocon is a must-do experience for all of our accounting and bookkeeping partners. As Xerocon Brisbane approaches, we talk to Brad Golchin, from Wise Advice, about his journey with Xero, and his experiences attending [...]
Meet Jake McKeon of Coconut Bowls
[ad_1] Jake McKeon featured on Shark Tank this week, pitching his business Coconut Bowls. The sustainable model intrigued a few of the sharks and Jake secured an investment from Janine and Andrew. We sat down [...]