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January142024

Four trends that will shape AI in 2024 and beyond

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There is no shortage of hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). While the large language models that underpin these new generative AI tools have existed for a long time, AI as a technology has remained in the hands of engineers and scientists, peripheral to the public’s awareness. Over the past 12 months, however, we crossed an… [Read the full article »]

January92024

Meet our new US Xero Partner Advisory Council members

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We have the pleasure of welcoming six new members to our US Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC). The XPAC is made up of a diverse panel of accountants and bookkeepers who are thought leaders and pioneers in the profession, and eager to share their unique ways of thinking, case studies and past successes to inform… [Read the full article »]

December182023

Highlights from Xero’s 2023 hackathon

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Twice a year, our teams at Xero are invited to take part in a hackathon week. The challenge is simple: find a small, specific problem that our customers face, and come up with an innovative solution that can be built and released to customers in a short period of time. Participants are encouraged to think… [Read the full article »]

December182023

We’re partnering with Flinks to improve your bank feeds in Xero

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We know the insights you get out of Xero are only as good as the data that goes in. That’s why we’re committed to improving both the number and quality of bank feeds across Canada and the US. It’s something we promised you we would focus on, and we’re excited to share that we’ve made… [Read the full article »]

December142023

Five tech trends for small businesses in 2024

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In the early 2000s, accessing the internet was through a dial-up connection which could take anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes to establish a connection. In 2023, generative AI tools can generate poems, short stories and complex legal and medical documents in a matter of seconds. The pace of technological change is… [Read the full article »]

December102023

Build the ultimate app stack to help skyrocket your practice growth

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In today’s accounting and bookkeeping practices, you can find yourself juggling client communications, compliance and acting increasingly in advisory roles – all while still managing your ever-growing daily management tasks. It’s understandable that you may often find yourself spending more time on the admin side of your practice than growing it. So how can you… [Read the full article »]

December72023

Economic trends to help your business plan for 2024

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The past year has been a bumpy ride for many. Most owners have been focused on maintaining cash flow, as they deal with the combination of rising costs and a limited capacity to lift their prices as customers become increasingly scarce. As 2024 approaches, it’s a good time for small business owners to think about… [Read the full article »]

December62023

Thanks for coming along to the New Zealand Roadshow 2023

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As we wrap up the 2023 Xero New Zealand’s Roadshow, we want to reflect on the success of what was our largest Roadshow in the Asia-Pacific region. Starting in Dunedin this October, we travelled across Aotearoa New Zealand, making stops in Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton, before finishing in Auckland; amounting to 10 hours and 30… [Read the full article »]

December42023

Make sales tax easier with Xero’s new auto sales tax, powered by Avalara

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It’s no secret that businesses are always looking for ways to work smarter and faster. In fact, according to a recent survey of finance professionals commissioned by Avalara, 71% are investing in more tools and solutions to close overall efficiency gaps. When it comes to manual tasks, there are few that are more burdensome than… [Read the full article »]

December12023

What the 2023 Autumn Statement Means for Making Tax Digital

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Following the Autumn Statement, you might be curious about the specific measures that impact Making Tax Digital (MTD). Especially since digital transformation is already underway, with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax on the horizon. Here’s a guide outlining what the announcement means for your practice and clients. Phased mandation is still going ahead Making… [Read the full article »]