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March302023

Let’s join together to put an end to late payments

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Late payments have long been one of the biggest frustrations for small businesses. They cost jobs. They force healthy businesses to close. They stop businesses from meeting their own commitments, like paying their people. They cause any number of sleepless nights and serious mental health consequences as people running small businesses are forced to juggle… [Read the full article »]

March292023

What needs to happen for the metaverse to reach its potential for small business?

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The amount of global coverage for the metaverse has ramped up in recent times, creating the impression that it will soon become a common way to sell, play and work online. But for many people, there is confusion around what the metaverse actually is and how it could be used in a practical way. The… [Read the full article »]

March272023

What is AI and why is it relevant for my small business?

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It’s safe to say that artificial intelligence (AI) is now part of common language and everyday life. But while we’ve all heard of the term, not everyone really knows what it is or how to use it (or rather, whether it can be useful for them). Believe it or not, the term ‘artificial intelligence’ has… [Read the full article »]

March222023

Xero announces future plans for WorkflowMax

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Over a decade ago, Xero acquired the WorkflowMax (WFM) product to build out Xero’s practice tool offering globally, and ultimately help us to create a more seamless experience for accountants and bookkeepers to run their practice in the cloud. We followed with the launch of Xero Practice Manager (XPM), bringing to fruition the early vision… [Read the full article »]

March192023

Four ways Kiwi small businesses can hit refresh for FY24

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The past few months have been a whirlwind for many New Zealanders. From devastating weather events to rising costs of living pressures, it’s been a hugely challenging start to 2023. But the promise of a new financial year brings the chance for small business owners to reset their work routines – creating new habits, goals… [Read the full article »]

March172023

Get set up for the new tax year with Xero Payroll

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Small businesses in the UK have shown tremendous resilience over the last few years. We know it can be hard to run a small business, even without all the global and economic uncertainties. That’s why we have prepared some resources to guide you through a frictionless payroll year end, and be ready for the start… [Read the full article »]

March132023

The national practice prepared for economic uncertainty

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As we grapple with rising inflation and cost of living pressures, Xero’s State of the industry report shows that many advisors (43 percent) anticipate some of their clients will be at risk of closing in the year ahead. For Dace Harris, RSM Australia’s National Head of Business Advisory, the looming threat of recession sees him… [Read the full article »]

March82023

Reshaping Xero to enable disciplined growth and focus

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Below is the message shared with all Xero employees today Dear Xeros Over the past few weeks, as I have stepped into the CEO seat, we have had several conversations about Xero’s strengths and significant market opportunities. We have also talked candidly about our challenges following the rapid scaling of the company. As we… [Read the full article »]

March82023

International Women’s Day: UK founders share their experiences and advice

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This International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate the fantastic work being done by some of our women business owners. We spoke with Nadine Oei, founder of cosmetics brand Loella, and Anna Morrison, founder of Amazing Apprenticeships, who tell us more about their stories. What advice would you give to women looking to start a… [Read the full article »]

March72023

International Women’s Day: Innovation and technology for all

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Today, Wednesday 8 March, is International Women’s Day. I’m taking a moment today to reflect on Xero’s progress towards our diversity, inclusion and belonging goals, and to think about what we can do to continue to evolve them. This year, the UN Women International Women’s Day theme is ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’.… [Read the full article »]