Keeping small business running now and in the future
As small businesses navigate their way through this next stage, they’re being faced with uncertainty. To help reveal a way forward, we’ve collected the latest trends, resources and stories to discover ways in which small businesses are being called on to adapt.
Reports and insights
Stronger and smarter: a small business handbook
What comes next for small business? We've created a practical guide made up of actionable tips, expert insights, advice, case studies and an exploration of the ten key trends that will define what it means to be a small business owner in the next stage of COVID-19.
Download handbook
Rebuilding Australia: the role of small business
Bernard Salt and The Demographics Group report on how businesses will operate in the 'brave new world beyond lockdown', developing a broad narrative around the need for small business in particular to adapt to the new drivers of demand.
Read report
Xero Boss Insights 2020 - a roadmap to being your own boss
Our Xero Boss Insights 2020 report gives you better understanding of how to become your own boss and gives you the numbers to succeed. Load yourself up on business insights and start making boss moves.
Tools and resources to plan for business continuity
As many businesses have had to close their doors, we’ve pulled together resources to help them transition through this next stage.
Download the business continuity worksheet to create a plan and protect the most important aspects of your business during disruptive events and prepare for recovery.
Download worksheet
Government support
Business Support Fund - Expansion
$5,000 or $10,000 grant
Business Victoria COVID-19
Latest updates and information
Last month we held Xero On Air, our very first global virtual event. We had some great content we didn’t want you to miss out on, so we’ve packaged up the key episodes for you.
Check out the latest trends and insights, tips and Xero features that can help relieve key business pain points - happy viewing!
Latest insights and trends
A stop start recovery: what Xero's Small Business Insights shows us
12 mins
The global economy is experiencing one of the largest shocks in a century due to COVID-19, so we've examined its impact on the small business community and what we can expect in the near future.
Read the XSBI special report Pandemic economics: impact on small business
Xero's 'Rebuilding Australia: the role of small business' report
14 mins
Join leading social commentator Bernard Salt, and Xero’s Trent Innes, in uncovering the latest data on how small businesses have been affected by the pandemic, and how they’ll operate in this brave new world.
Download the 'Rebuilding Australia: the role of small business' report
Easy actions you can take now
A simple approach to cybersecurity
6 mins
Cybersecurity hacking attempts have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic as hackers prey on fear and uncertainty. But don't worry, we're here to help.
Get paid on time, every time
13 mins
Find out our best practice tips for using Xero's latest invoicing features and payment services to help you get paid on time.
Cash flow insights with Xero
9 mins
The new dashboard in Xero Projects gives you an at-a-glance view of your project profitability in real time to help you make informed business decisions.
Digital marketing on a budget
16 mins
Marketing experts from Google, Mailchimp and TRIBE give their tips and tricks for marketing your business on a shoestring budget.
The latest on JobKeeper
Videos and webinars
- JobKeeper payment 2.0 and Xero Payroll (Webinar recording)
- Changes to Xero Payroll (6 min video)
- Calculate your change in turnover (4 min video)
- Report your payruns to the ATO (5 min video)
- Process a pay run for tier 1 and tier 2 payments (8 min video)
Mental health support
Coronavirus is changing the way we live and work, and this brings a range of emotions, including uncertainty - that's why we're a proud partner with Beyond Blue.
The Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service delivered by Beyond Blue provides everyone in Australia with mental health information and support 24/7. Visit coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au.
More resources
Boss moves from the community
Boss moves come in all shapes and sizes. We're heroing some of the small businesses in our community who have made a pivot with their business to survive through COVID-19.
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Look at scheduling apps that you can use to book in video consultations with clients so you can continue delivering your service but in other ways.
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Think about your business community and ways you can support and promote them. If you're in retail look to eccomerce and how you can take your business online.
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If you've had to move your business to online classes, think beyond your core product to wellbeing for when your customers need a break from everything and to support their mental health.
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If there's still demand for your service but you can't satisfy it face to face, research tools that can help you deliver it online.
Running a small business has always been a rollercoaster, but this latest challenge is the biggest dip yet.
Let us help you navigate what comes next.
