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October302024

Introducing Xero Mentor Match: A mentoring program for industry partners

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There is a growing movement in the accounting industry towards new services and cloud-based tools, in large part due to the talent shortage crisis being felt across the US and Canada. The number of US accountants decreased by around 17% in the last couple of years, and this talent shortage crisis is causing pressure to… [Read the full article »]

October212024

How the Together Project is spreading joy across generations

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“The UK doesn’t really have the practice of living in multigenerational homes that other cultures do. We are one of the most age-segregated countries in the world; as we grow older, we tend to move away from family, forming bubbles of people who are the same age, who think like us and talk like us.… [Read the full article »]

October72024

What’s new in Xero – October 2024

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This month’s Xero product updates include exciting new features and enhancements to streamline your workflows and boost productivity. From rolling out new tools for our accountants and bookkeepers, to improvements to the Xero Accounting app, and tools for managing inventory, Xero’s October updates offer valuable enhancements for both small businesses and advisors alike. Read on… [Read the full article »]

October32024

What new XSBI data tells us about North American small businesses

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How do you think small businesses in your area are doing? New regional and provincial data from Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) helps track differences in small business performance within Canada and within the US. This data provides a more granular look at each country by sharing a richer, more nuanced perspective when compared to… [Read the full article »]

October22024

How Mutual Muse took circular fashion from trend to timeless

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When you think of ‘circular fashion’ you might think of donating your old clothes and items to local charity shops, or online marketplaces. But what about consignment stores that pay you for your most-loved items and offer credit notes that allow you to refresh your wardrobe at the same time? That’s exactly what Kirsta Hawkins,… [Read the full article »]

September252024

Celebrating Xero success with sixth consecutive Canstar award

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It’s an absolute honour to share that Xero has been awarded Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customer Award in the small business accounting software category, for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition is a testament to the support and trust we’ve earned from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Aotearoa New Zealand. We don’t take for granted… [Read the full article »]

September242024

Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals

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In this increasingly digital age, small businesses are becoming more and more vulnerable to the threat of cybercrime. In particular, there has been an increase in supply chain attacks targeting small businesses. Cybercriminals are constantly adapting their tactics and using AI to fuel their attacks. As technology advances, so does the risk to your sensitive… [Read the full article »]

September232024

A new Xero dashboard to elevate your advisory services

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As a busy accountant or bookkeeper, we know you don’t always have time to go through each client’s books to proactively identify issues or opportunities. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that we’ve been testing a new client insights dashboard for advisors, which gives you a snapshot of the financial health of all Xero business… [Read the full article »]

September192024

Beyond automation: How AI can transform the human side of accounting

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I was excited to sit down at Xerocon Nashville recently with Ashley Francis, a CPA with almost 25 years of experience, who has become an accounting expert on using artificial intelligence. Based in the US, Ashley is a well-known speaker, teacher and writer in the accounting industry on the value of incorporating generative AI (GenAI)… [Read the full article »]

September162024

Xero to acquire Syft to enhance reporting and insights capability

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We know how important it is for small businesses to have access to powerful insights to help them run their business better, no matter the economic environment they’re facing. To accelerate our mission to provide powerful insights, we are thrilled to share that Xero is acquiring Syft, a leading global cloud-based reporting, insights and analytics… [Read the full article »]