Xero

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The latest round of Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) featured plenty of new data showing how small businesses are tracking across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. We track several small business indicators including sales, payment times, jobs and wages. In New Zealand (+0.7%

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Xero

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In the UK pandemic measures were in place, the country was in lockdown, and times were even tougher than usual for small businesses and employees. . This is how Robert George Flooring was born. Harry, however, sensed this tough time could spark a change: “Opening the business was always on my mind. Cast your mind back to 2020.

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Intuit

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Intuit Assist delivers personalized recommendations and does the hard work for you. Intuit Assist uses powerful and relevant contextual data sets spanning small business, consumer finance, and tax to deliver personalized financial insights to our 100 million small business and consumer customers.

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Xero

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In my role as GM of Xero Go, I speak with sole traders, accountants and bookkeepers and have learned so much about the ups and downs of running a business solo. I’m always so inspired by anyone who takes the brave step to start their own business. Save details quickly and accurately, and automatically categorise spending as you go.

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Xero

JULY 3, 2022

With a new financial year upon us, you might be thinking, what’s next for my small business? The best person to help you work through it all? Earlier this month, Caveo Partners took to Xero’s social channels to ask small business owners which questions they wanted answered come tax season.

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Xero

APRIL 12, 2023

It wasn’t that long ago that you needed to take out a credit card and enter the number every time you wanted to pay for something online. Today, you can instantly complete purchases in a few clicks, like Amazon’s ‘buy now’ express button. How can you take advantage of embedded finance?

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Xero

APRIL 16, 2023

And this is how JCG Projects was born. From the early days of building cubby houses and forts, Johnno has turned his childhood passion into a growing construction business with a team of carpenters, plasterers, painters and even his own apprentices. In particular, the platform helped JCG Projects keep on top of cash flow.

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Xero

JULY 19, 2022

There is so much to see and do at Xerocon London 2022 , from entertaining activities to inspiring keynotes, that it can be hard to know where to start. This session brings industry insiders together to address progress to date, how tax ‘will just happen’, and what we can learn from countries leading the charge.

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Xero

APRIL 16, 2023

With FY24 officially upon us, now is the perfect time for small business owners to take stock, and look at what tools you can leverage to become more efficient and effective in the new year. All so you can spend more time doing what matters most. This is where the Xero App Store comes into play.

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Xero

MARCH 18, 2024

In Xero we’ve improved how you adjust your financial year-end settings. The 2023/24 tax year is a transitional period, and you’ll need to do some extra admin to make sure your sole trader and partnership clients are compliant. We explore how to prepare for Basis Period Reform and how Xero can support you.

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Xero

OCTOBER 23, 2022

The stress of running a small business is a feeling that accountant Stuart Hurst is familiar with. Growing up, he watched his father suffer from the pressures of being in control of the family business’s finances, having no support to help him make sense of them. Supporting cash flow management.

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Outsourced Bookeeping

MAY 14, 2024

Running a small business can cause you to shoulder a lot of burdens, especially in the financial realm. Keeping track of revenues and expenditures to maintain a proper cash flow must be cautiously organized so that you are not off track on your funds or financial records when you are filing taxes.

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Xero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Despite the current economic climate, running a global enterprise is still the goal of many small and medium businesses. Of those, 81% want to grow their business in Europe and North America, while 60% hope to scale in the Asian Pacific, Latin American, African and Middle Eastern markets. . Do business in 160 currencies.

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Xero

JUNE 22, 2022

And according to Xero’s State of the industry research – exploring how COVID-19 impacted the accounting and bookkeeping world – digitalisation is a good starting point. Take what you need from the tips below to do what you do best in FY23 and beyond. . Know where you stand with clients from the get-go .

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Xero

JULY 20, 2022

Thank you to the more than 2,000 delegates and app partners who joined us today. . I opened the event outlining our vision and the steps we are taking to become the most trusted and insightful small business platform. Tackling the cash flow crunch.

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Xero

MAY 30, 2022

Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data for April 2022 shows signs of emerging risks to small businesses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The rising cost of living pressures, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and tight labour markets are some of the key factors contributing to small business performance. Sales rose 6.3%

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Xero

JULY 21, 2022

It’s been a real privilege to share how we’ve been responding to the changing world of work over the last few years, with products that help you streamline your work, give you flexibility and control in your practice, and build relationships that are both meaningful and profitable. . million businesses across the UK.

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Invoicera

APRIL 17, 2024

Introduction We hope that you know the importance of finance in business! “A Small Business Administration says 82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management or a lack of financial understanding.” Finance is a key to a business’s growth. What is Financial Management?

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Xero

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Small business owners and entrepreneurs can feel like they face immense pressure to not only drive profits, but take positive action for our planet as a whole. . While these aren’t mutually exclusive, owners with a huge amount on their plates face a real challenge in understanding how they can achieve both. . Start me up.

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Xero

JULY 18, 2022

This is a guest post by Lara Mulady, Senior Content Strategist at Pleo – an end-to-end expense management solution that seamlessly integrates with Xero. . Digitalisation and automating your accounting processes can change your business overnight. What do we mean by digitalisation? More authentic interaction with clients.

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Xero

OCTOBER 11, 2022

You may have recently received an email from HMRC explaining that VAT-registered businesses will no longer be able to use this gateway to file monthly or quarterly VAT returns. If this slightly portentous opening feels overblown, that likely means you have your ducks in a row or are unaffected by the government’s push to digitise tax.

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Xero

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many changed how we work, our long-term goals, and most importantly, how we prioritise what’s important to us. . Her aim being to spend more time with her family, whilst also getting closer to clients businesses and making a greater impact beyond the bottom line. . Cracking the cash flow problem.

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Xero

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Technology advancements are continuously reshaping not only the way we work, but fundamentally how we operate across nearly every industry. With new innovations unlocked almost daily — each with a unique promise to transform how we do business — how do busy small businesses and their advisors separate the fad from the fancy?

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Xero

JULY 28, 2022

Financial services at Xero empower small businesses and their advisors to take control of their cash flow and financial future by providing trusted insights and services. In our customer series we highlight small businesses using financial services to make their life easier. .

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Invoicera

MAY 13, 2024

Introduction Retained earnings are an important part of a company’s financial statements and indicate business health. A McKinsey study found businesses with higher retained earnings ratios saw a 15% increase in market value over 5 years compared to those with lower ratios. What Are Retained Earnings? Let’s find out why.

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Xero

MARCH 13, 2023

For Dace Harris, RSM Australia’s National Head of Business Advisory, the looming threat of recession sees him focused on two things – trusted relationships and timely data. And we do this by turning to the data.” This is why now’s the time to get your practice and clients prepared for the future, which is exactly what RSM is doing.

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Xero

JULY 20, 2022

Running a small business certainly isn’t easy — and the pressure only increases when it comes to managing employees. Did you know that in 2021, small and medium-sized businesses in the UK had a combined turnover of £2.3 56% said that managing employees in an ever-changing regulatory environment is stressful and confusing.

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Xero

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We spoke with Ravi to learn more about Vinod Shah & Co, and how Xero is helping achieve this ambition. . We spoke with Ravi to learn more about Vinod Shah & Co, and how Xero is helping achieve this ambition. . Family business. The house, however, needed to be extended to make room for the burgeoning business.

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Invoicera

APRIL 28, 2024

Introduction Many businesses find it struggling to manage their expenses and payments. Studies show that almost 62% of a business’s profits can go towards paying off overdue bills that weren’t handled properly. “ There are likely areas where you can improve your payment processes. So, how to do this?

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed, check out the Xero App Store. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Data and analytics continues to reshape small businesses of all kinds. Improving cash flow in times of inflation.

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Invoicera

APRIL 12, 2024

Think about this: You are an accountant! You are back in the office, ready to start your job day! What do you see? You haven’t received payments for the invoices you generated! And what you see is a list of excuses for not getting timely payments. We have that for you!

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Invoicera

MARCH 25, 2024

Introduction Entering the 21st century, it’s hard to imagine that you can still conduct transactions without physical currency. That might not be the case in the future, though, as we move toward an era when traditional forms of exchange could become less common and businesses deal exclusively with digital transactions.

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Xero

MAY 30, 2022

Cloud-based apps and tools, like those in the Xero App Store or wider Xero Ecosystem, have given small businesses the ability to use a combination of apps to build their own bespoke business engine. For businesses, this means decisions informed by real-time data, and the ability to confidently plan for the future.

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Counto

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Simple Steps to Prevent Payment Delays and Ensure a Healthy Cash Flow As a business owner, you know how crucial it is to receive payments on time. Late payments can disrupt your cash flow, forcing you to borrow money to cover essential expenses.

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Xero

JULY 6, 2022

It’s also a chance to find out more about some of the powerful apps, tools and services from across the accounting and small business industries. Whether it’s help with payments, reporting, time tracking or document management, there’s something for everyone. Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses.

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Invoicera

APRIL 2, 2024

Introduction Efficient records management in any small business is paramount as it ensures healthy cash flow. The accounts receivables and payables management records have a unique significance in the business world. What is Accounts Payable Management? Here, comes the Accounts Payable management.

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Xero

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Which is to try to do some good on this planet before we leave it. . The team at EOG Accounting , a solely Xero practice based in North Wales, understands the need to meet business targets, but also to make a positive impact whenever possible. . Rhys continues, “Every day we work to our business core values. Embracing values.

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