Xero Blog

Following the arrival of the pandemic, the way we live and work has changed for good. And after what was undoubtedly their busiest year yet, Aussie advisors have been reminded just how crucial it is to streamline their processes.

In the past year we’ve all seen how important the cloud is for keeping people and businesses connected. Cybercriminals have noticed too, and they’re always looking for ways to steal the valuable data and personal information you hold.

Xero’s app marketplace has over 800 apps to help small businesses and their advisors succeed. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Find out more about becoming a Xero app partner here.

From helping clients stay afloat to unpacking fast-moving legislation, FY21 has been an incredibly demanding year for advisors. Faced with a sea of competing priorities to contend with, keeping up with the latest practice app releases and updates may have proved challenging.

If you’re a small business that manages projects or jobs, a good cloud-based job management system is an essential part of your business toolkit. It can not only help you track time and manage projects more effectively, but will also give you good visibility over your business profitability. 

Behind every resilient small business sits a hard-working accountant. Our latest research shows just how crucial the accounting industry has been over the last year – helping businesses to stay open, retain employees and map growth. 

We are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Bookkeeper360, a Xero platinum partner and accounting platform for startups and growth-stage businesses. Through the Bookkeeper360 app, which integrates with Xero, small businesses can view their finances.

After a tough year for small businesses and their accountants, we were more eager than ever to recognise the outstanding work of small business accountants with our annual Xero awards. We even added a new category – the People’s Choice Award – giving clients the opportunity to celebrate their Xero accountant.

Small businesses are the backbone of every economy around the world. In Singapore, they make up 99% of all businesses, employ 65% of the country’s total workforce and contribute 48% of Singapore’s GDP.