Where to next? Tools and guides for your business
Now that you’re an employer, you want to strengthen your business. Xero’s got resources and solutions to help.
Published Thursday 02 September 2021
Free resources for small businesses
Guides
Handy tips and tricks to help you in your life as a business owner.
Payroll white paper
Find out why online payroll software is becoming so popular with small business owners.
Payslip template
Create a professional and simple payslip for your employees
Tech solutions for small businesses
Xero accounting software
You’ll be surprised by how much of your financial admin can be automated.
Xero Payroll
Take the stress out of payday.
Apps for everything else
Find apps for ecommerce, inventory, POS and more.
Talk to the experts
Need an accountant or bookkeeper? Find one in our directory.
Disclaimer
Xero does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This guide has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business or before taking action in relation to any of the content provided.
How to hire employees
Hiring help can improve your business, and your lifestyle. But it’s a big process. Here are the main things to keep in mind.
- Know your employer responsibilities
You have a duty of care to your employees. Get familiar with your employer responsibilities before you start the hiring.
- Register as an employer
You’ve considered the position you want to fill and your own responsibilities. It’s time to register as an employer.
- Write a job description
You want the perfect employee. They want the perfect employer. Find out how to write a job description that stands out.
- The recruitment process
Now the applicants are lining up. So how do you sort through them all and select the best fit for your business?
- Employee onboarding
Employee onboarding is more than orientation. It’s setting expectations, building relationships, and providing support.
- Run payroll for your employees
Paying your employees right is essential. It’s also a legal requirement. Let’s take a look at the payroll process.
- Manage employee evaluations
Your employees need support too. They need to know if they’re on the right track. Employee evaluations help with that.
- Tools and guides for your business
Now that you’re an employer, you want to strengthen your business. Xero’s got resources and solutions to help.
Download the guide to hiring employees
Learn how to hire employees and how to handle the admin that goes with it. Fill out the form to receive this guide as a PDF.
Now that you have your guide
Managing finances can feel overwhelming. With Xero’s powerful tools, small businesses can stay organised and confident.